§ 18. Gillian MerronTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State what role his Department has in tackling urban poverty. [64171]
§ Mrs. RocheThe Government are committed to tackling poverty wherever it is found. Within the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Social Exclusion Unit, the Urban Policy Unit, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit 335W and Government Offices play a crucial role in the Government's work to tackle poverty, both in urban areas and elsewhere. The Department's work on local government, regional policy and housing and planning also makes a critical contribution in this area.