§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many schemes in cities and towns have been set up or commenced under the Government's business in the community programme; if he will list the schemes giving locations and the amount of grant allocated for each scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Key[holding answer 29 November 1990]: Business in the Community (BITC) is not a Government initiative. It is a charity funded by over 400 of the country's major businesses and grants from the Departments of the Environment (DOE), Employment (DE) and Trade and Industry (DTI). BITC encourages business men to play a part in encouraging economic regeneration aims across the country. I will write to the hon. Member with details of my Department's grants.