§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will announce funding allocated for Guisborough Market Town initiative. [68025]
§ Alun Michael[holding answer 8 July 2002]: Funding of an Action Plan for a market town follows the completion of a process of partnership working at the local level which starts with an initial "health check" to identify strengths and weaknesses. I am pleased to report that the Guisborough partnership is currently finalising its action plan following successful completion of the initial health check. I understand that One North East (the Regional Development Agency) has set aside £200,000 for approved projects within the action plan both in this and the next financial year.