To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government with reference to the Answer of 25 November 2008, Official Report, column 1277W, on regeneration: coastal areas, if she will consider collecting and holding, at central level, information on the work of the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnerships in respect of the principal seaside towns. (241509)

We will collect and hold such information in respect of the principal seaside towns as is in line with the principles of measuring success for the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnerships set out in the National Improvement and Efficiency Strategy

www.communities.gov.uk/documents/localgovernment/pdf/649026.pdf.