§ Mr. Streeter:To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what complaints he has received against the Devonport 748W Regeneration Company from Devonport community activists; what steps he intends to take to investigate matters; and if he will make a statement. [142701]
§ Yvette Cooper:The Government Office for the South West (GOSW) has received a number of complaints about Devonport Regeneration Company and is working with the Company and Plymouth city council, the Company's accountable body, to address the issues raised.
§ Mr. Streeter:To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of (a) the performance of the Devonport Regeneration Company and (b) its compliance with Government guidelines in staff employment and the allocation of funds; and if he will make a statement. [142703]
§ Yvette Cooper:All New Deal for Communities (NDC) programmes are subject to regular performance assessment by the relevant Government Office for the Region and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, which includes compliance with guidelines. The accountable body for each NDC is also required to carry out regular audits. The Government Office for the South West is working with Devonport Regeneration Company NDC and Plymouth city council, as the accountable body, to ensure improvements in the NDC's performance in a number of areas.