HC Deb 19 November 2003 vol 413 c1074W
9. Jeff Ennis

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the impact of the Coalfield Regeneration Trust on the former coalfield areas. [139315]

Phil Hope

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, has been pleased with the positive response of the coalfield communities to the work carried out by Coalfields Regeneration Trust since its launch in 1999. I am aware that the Trust is currently undertaking an independent evaluation of its work and I look forward to seeing the results of this shortly.