asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the progress of the community development programme.

Birmingham, Oldham and Tynemouth have agreed to take part, so that the number of localities has now reached the planned Great Britain total of twelve. It is already operative in six. Although it is too early to draw firm conclusions it looks as though the results should prove worthwhile both in local and in national terms. The progress made has evidently encouraged community development work in other areas.