Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 July 2002. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 July 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what progress has been made towards the introduction of the Green Flag Award scheme for recognising excellence in local parks, play areas and open spaces; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Don Foster: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what progress has been made towards the introduction of the Green Flag Award scheme for recognising excellence in local parks, play areas and open spaces; and if he will make a statement. [69381] Mr. McNulty: Work to further develop the Green Flag Award scheme began on 1 April 2001. This has already led to an increase in the number of awards from 50 in 2000 to 81 this year. A new award category--the Green Pennant--was introduced in May 2002 to recognise the achievements of community managed and maintained spaces, and a further award category is being developed to recognise excellence in play space provision.

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