Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 March 2002. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will list the local government finance assistance schemes available through Leeds City Council to tackle urban poverty. - Inc list.

Answer: Mr. Battle: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will list the local government finance assistance schemes available through Leeds City Council to tackle urban poverty. [45373] Ms Keeble: My Department's main programmes such as the Housing Investment Programmes (HIP) and Revenue Support Grant all contribute to the alleviation of urban poverty. In addition, my Department runs the following programme which specifically addresses this: Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF), which is paid as part of Rate Support Grant, amounts to: 2001-02: £4.1 million 2002-03: £6.2 million 2003-04: £8.3 million. NRF is specifically targeted at deprived communities. The HIP allocation for 2002-03 is £12.8 million. The Major Repairs Allowance allocation is £35.05 million.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 382 c673W;382 c668W; 45373
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Poverty Housing Finance Leeds Housing investment programme Urban areas Revenue support grant
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