HC Deb 31 October 2000 vol 355 cc388-9W
32. Liz Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on his Department's policy on tackling areas of deprivation.[133333]

Ms Beverley Hughes

The Government are committed to tackling deprivation through the Spending Review 2000's specific targets. The Neighbourhood Renewal Unit will drive forward cross-departmentally the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal Action Plan due in the autumn. The new Neighbourhood Renewal Fund's £800 million will provide extra resources for the 88 most deprived authorities and Local Strategic Partnerships will ensure local people play a part.