§ Mr. KhabraTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the Home Secretary about the effect of Home Office decisions in respect of section 11 funding on decisions in respect of allocating single regeneration budget resources to a borough with particular reference to ethnic minorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryThe criteria for decisions on the allocation of the SRB bidding round and section 11 resources were set out respectively in the SRB bidding guidance issued on 14 April and in letters sent by the Home Office on 7 September and 24 November to local authorities and others. These were agreed by both Departments and recognise the needs of ethnic minorities. Decisions on section 11 bids will take into account relevant funding under the SRB.