§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the advice available and research undertaken into the removal of chewing gum from brick pedestrian precincts for local authorities.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe Department has not issued any advice or undertaken any research into methods of removing chewing gum. This is a matter for local authorities in view of their responsibilities for street cleansing. I am aware, however, that Westminster city council is currently testing equipment aimed at dealing with this problem.
1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 Foundation staffing and support costs 360,000 418,350 711,256 1,261,503 1,544,950 Trusts' running costs 1,039,000 1,170,025 1,292,407 1,622,319 1,521,017 Projects 54,000 70,000 76,353 390,721 1,145,766 Computer systems 0 0 0 283,772 199,037 Training 0 18,000 37,790 181,183 272,230 Total grant allocation 1,453,000 1,676,375 2,117,806 3,739,498 4,683,000
Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how he determines that a proposed Groundwork trust will not adversely affect existing environmental charities in the area.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe proposal for Groundwork trust is worked up by local people in partnership. A steering group is formed comprising members of the. local authority, business community and voluntary organisations and community groups in the area. The Groundwork Foundation gives guidance to the steering group working up a proposal and seeks to ensure that the trust will work in partnership with, and complement the work of, existing environmental agencies.
Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if Groundwork trusts have paid money to other environmental charities to advance projects under Groundwork's remit.
§ Mr. AtkinsYes. Groundwork trusts work in partnership with other environmental organisations and
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