§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities he expects to be awarded city challenge money in the current round of competition; and on what date he will be announcing the results.
§ Mr. PortilloThe Department of the Environment and other Government Departments are currently considering the action plans submitted by the 11 city challenge pacemakers on 6 January. Points arising from the plans are being discussed with individual authorities so that decisions can be reached as soon as possible.