HL Deb 16 December 1997 vol 584 cc80-1WA
Lord Williams of Elvel

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are their intentions regarding the payment of grant under Section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966, to provide additional support for ethnic minorities.

Lord Williams of Mostyn

We fully recognise the value of work which Section 11 grant has supported, and the importance that local authorities and communities attach to this. We have commissioned a study to consider how such support needed for members of ethnic minorities can best be provided. The exercise is being conducted by the Home Office in collaboration with the Department for Education and Employment. We very much hope that local authorities and other interested parties will contribute views. The findings of the study, which are expected to be available in the spring, will inform our further consideration