§ 50. Mr. George Howarthasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much more will be spent in 1987–88 on his inner-city programme in the north-west.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeDuring 1986–87 only one inner city task force was operational in the north-west, in the Moss Side and Hulme area of Manchester, but I announced new task forces in Preston and Rochdale in April. Expenditure by the three north-west task forces in 1987–88 will depend upon the timing, scale and quality of the projects which come forward. These and other task forces will also build on the initiative's success in attracting private sector resources and in improving the effect of Government programmes on the skills motivation and job opportunities of inner-city residents.