asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his plans for tackling urban deprivation.

My right hon. Friend is now considering how he can most usefully develop the work of the urban deprivation unit, in conjunction with the urban programme and the community development projects.

We are glad that the Government have decided to leave this coordinating responsibility with the Home Secretary. Will the Government do their utmost, on the basis of the studies already made by that unit, to get new action projects under way in some of our inner city areas within the next few months?

We are anxious to make progress in this area as quickly as resources and the time necessary for careful preparation allow.