§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the outcome of the positive people bid from the Suffolk consortium of police, education and business for funding for the crime reduction programme; and if he will make a statement. [9303]
§ Mr. MacleanThe positive people bid is one of a number of second stage applications for funding under the criminality reduction development programme. The matter is being given very careful consideration and I hope to be able to make final decisions shortly.