§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress has been made in implementing the New Deal for Communities since its launch. [69414]
§ Mr. MealeCommunities, local groups and public bodies in the 17 local authority districts eligible to run pathfinders have brought forward proposals for neighbourhoods they consider would benefit from the New Deal for Communities. On the basis of those proposals, we expect to announce shortly which partnerships we will support, as they develop a detailed long term strategy for change.