HC Deb 21 May 2002 vol 386 cc209-10W
22. Mr. Jenkins

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what steps he is taking to regenerate areas of deprivation. [55551]

Ms Keeble

We are continuing to tackle deprivation. The National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal has gathered widespread acceptance from all key stakeholders. Even though the strategy is a long-term initiative, we are already beginning to see early wins for our poorest communities through programmes such as Neighbourhood Wardens, Street Wardens and the New Deal for Communities.