Written question asked by Eric Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 April 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What action he is taking to regenerate coalfield communities in Scotland. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Eric Clarke: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he is taking to regenerate coalfield communities in Scotland. [118141] Dr. Reid: The Coalfields Regeneration Trust was established following the recommendations of the Coalfields Task Force Report, commissioned by my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister. Implementation of the Task Force's recommendations in Scotland is a matter for the Scottish Executive. The Scottish Executive Deputy Minister for Communities announced an allocation of £4.5 million funding over three years for Scotland last month.

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