§ 24. Ms Rosie WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps the Government are taking to regenerate disadvantaged communities. [112196]
§ Ms ArmstrongA framework version of our national strategy for the regeneration of deprived communities will be published in the spring, with a final version emerging later in the year. Meantime, new ideas, new approaches and existing best practice are already being identified with our New Deal for Communities and other regeneration partnerships across the country.
592Wnames of those board members taking the lead on rural issues and the names of other members who also have some expertise in this area. The address of the RDA where board members can be contacted is also given.
§ 26. Mr. Derek TwiggTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to regenerate the economy in the north-west. [112198]
§ Ms ArmstrongThis Government are taking many steps to regenerate the economy of the north west, including the establishment of the North West development agency to deliver the regional strategy. This includes the single regeneration budget which in round five alone is worth over £800 million.