§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Yvette Cooper)Today I am launching a discussion document entitled "Tackling Social Exclusion: Taking Stock and Looking to the Future". The document is part of a programme of work being undertaken by the Social Exclusion Unit aiming to provide a clearer understanding of how Government policies have worked together to tackle social exclusion and identify future priorities. It aims to seek views and further evidence from a wide range of experts and stakeholders on the material presented.
The material within the discussion document will be used to stimulate discussion at a seminar for key stakeholders today. Written comments or feedback are invited by 18 April 2004. Copies of the discussion document are available at http://www.socialexclusionunit.gov.uk/ and in the Libraries of the House.