HC Deb 14 December 1998 vol 322 c347W
16. Mrs. Heal

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what contribution the millennium fund will make to tackling social exclusion. [62143]

26. Ms Ward

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what contribution the millennium fund plans to make to projects to tackle social exclusion. [62154]

Mr. Chris Smith

The Government have sought to ensure that the Millennium celebrations will be inclusive, involving people from all religious and cultural backgrounds, all social groups and all areas of the United Kingdom. We also want to see a lasting legacy from the celebrations. Many of the projects funded by the Millennium Commission—particularly through their Awards scheme—will strengthen local community infrastructure and encourage active citizenship in both urban and rural areas.