§ Mr. HendersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the remit of the Belfast action teams; if he will list the budgets for each of the existing and proposed teams; and what funding has been made available to community groups under this initiative.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe remit of the Belfast action teams is to secure an improvement in the quality of life and opportunities for people living in areas of multiple social and economic deprivation through an area-based strategy involving the local community. The principal elements of this strategy are the creation of employment, the enhancement of employment opportunities, the better coordination where appropriate of public services and an improvement in the physical environment of the area. The existing four teams each have a budget of £500,000 per annum as will any further teams. During the financial year 1987–88 community groups received £626,000 under this initiative.