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Dr. Pugh
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether high performing local authorities granted new freedom and autonomy by the Government and who bid successfully for ring fenced, specific grants are able to spend them on what they wish. [112975]
Mr. Raynsford
As part of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's commitment to give greater freedom to high performing authorities, it has unfenced the following revenue ring-fenced specific grants for excellent authorities, for which authorities bid.
- Rural Bus Challenge Fund
- Waste Recycling Challenge Fund
- Playing for Success
- Secure accommodation.
- Flood defence and coastal protection.