HC Deb 02 December 2003 vol 415 c44W
Dr. Starkey:

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister in assessing applications to the Special Grants Programme, what consultation there was with those responsible for DEFRA's Beacon Towns scheme. [140722]

Yvette Cooper:

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister did not consult any other Department about applications to Stage 1 of the Special Grants Programme.