Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Helen Goodman (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 25 January 2006 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Question: Is my right hon. Friend aware that for every acre of children's playgrounds, this country has 80 acres of golf courses? Will he join me in congratulating Councillor Lucy Howells, the deputy mayor of Sedgefield borough council, who has secured funds for playgrounds across the borough? Does he also agree with the all-party parliamentary group on play that adequate space for play should be incorporated in all new housing developments?

Answer: I am delighted to add my congratulations to Councillor Lucy Howells. She is well known to me, and has done an immense amount of work for young people in our communities. It is worth emphasising that the respect action plan goes beyond tougher powers and extra community support officers. It is also specifically about the help that will be available to aid young people and to increase youth services. That is an important part of making sure that we tackle antisocial behaviour and give our young people the opportunities that they need.

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