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Big Society Agenda

I go with the hon. Gentleman on the principle that faith-based organisations should not be excluded when it comes to funding. Unfortunately, budgets are constrained at the moment, which affects the amount that is available to distribute. I know that some funds have fallen foul of the axe that has inevitably been wielded on such work. However, if we are going to promote and develop the big society, we need to look at where funding is going and how we can ensure that community-based organisations, including faith groups, have the capacity to deliver the activities and outcomes that the Minister rightly desires.