§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the progress of discussions with Mediation UK for core funding for 1999–2000. [71542]
§ Mr. BoatengMediation UK does valuable work, which contributes to the policy objectives of a number of Government Departments. It has not previously been funded by the Home Office but I am meeting its Director, this week, to discuss possible ways of keeping the organisation in being while longer-term funding issues are considered.