Written question asked by Donald Gorrie (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 20 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 January 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 January 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will list the social exclusion projects currently in operation in Scotland indicating for each (a) the number of people benefiting, (b) the Government's financial contribution and (c) the total cost. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Gorrie: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the social exclusion projects currently in operation in Scotland indicating for each (a) the number of people benefiting, (b) the Government's financial contribution and (c) the total cost. [67498] Mr. Macdonald: The Government are taking forward a wide range of programmes and projects to promote social inclusion in Scotland. Over the next three years, the Government will invest £48 million in the new Social Inclusion Partnerships; £49 million in the National Childcare Strategy; £26 million in New Community Schools; £49 million in Early Intervention schemes; £24 million in Alternatives to Exclusion from School; and an additional £278 million in New Housing Partnerships. The Government have also pledged around £350 million over the lifetime of this Parliament to support the New Deals in Scotland, another key element of the Government's programme to promote inclusion. The Government's programme to promote social inclusion in Scotland will be set out in detail in the context of its "social inclusion strategy", to be published shortly. From 1 July, 1999, action taken forward under the social inclusion strategy will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 324 c270W; 67498
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Childcare Disadvantaged Housing Grants Scotland New Housing Partnerships Social policy
Contains statistics: Yes