asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) which local authorities in Scotland have been invited to prepare comprehensive community programmes with regard to urban deprivation; and what progress has been made so far in the preparation of these programmes;(2) what financial assistance to local authorities in Scotland has so far been determined as a result of comprehensive community programmes prepared by local authorities.

Motherwell Town Council agreed to the trial run of a comprehensive community programme which the new Motherwell District Council and Strathclyde Region have now agreed to take over. It is hoped to appoint a project leader soon and that work will start later this year.