§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Prime Minister pursuant to the answer of 25 June 2003, ref 120952, on children's trusts, which Minister has lead responsibility; and when decisions concerning the pilot children's trusts will be announced. [122765]
§ The Prime MinisterMargaret Hodge, Minister for Children at the Department for Education and Skills and Dr. Stephen Ladyman, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Community, which includes child health, will have joint responsibility for the policy development of Children's Trusts. The decision on the first phase of children's trusts will be announced shortly.