HC Deb 03 March 2004 vol 418 c1022W
Mr. Dhanda

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the sums available through the Liveability Fund. [156818]

Keith Hill

The Liveability Fund is providing £89 million over three years (2003–06) to assist local authorities in identifying new and innovative ways of delivering improved 'liveability' services.

The fund will support 27 pilot areas to improve parks and public spaces with grants of between £2.1 million and £3.8 million.