HC Deb 12 March 1998 vol 308 cc267-8W
Mr. Jenkins

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received regarding Round IV SRB bids. [33401]

Angela Eagle

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received several representations in support of Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) Challenge Fund Round 4 bids.

Mr. Jenkins

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to make announcements regarding Single Regeneration Budget Round IV bids. [33400]

Angela Eagle

We expect to announce the successful Round 4 bids shortly.

Mr. Jenkins

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he has taken to ensure that bids from non-conurbation localities which have areas of multiple deprivation comparable with conurbation areas can compete on equal terms in respect of SRB Challenge Fund. [33402]

Angela Eagle

The Government's supplementary guidance for Round 4 of the Single Regeneration Budget Challenge Fund issued in July 1997 statedAlthough the emphasis should be on tackling need which is substantial in scale and intensity, the Government recognises that isolated pockets of severe need may require action.

This guidance has, on initial analysis, been reflected in the final bids submitted under Round 4.