§ 26. Mr. PlaskittTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received on the role of the voluntary sector in tackling social exclusion. [85591]
§ Mr. BoatengThe voluntary and community sector has a key role to play in tackling social exclusion. The Government recognise that many voluntary and community organisations have particular skills and56W knowledge across a range of subject areas and service provision. That is why the Government have entered into a new spirit of partnership with the sector and the Policy Action Teams established to take forward the work on social exclusion issues include representatives from a range of voluntary organisations.