Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rishi Sunak and Preet Kaur Gill

Monday 23rd July 2018 Commons Chamber

[Rishi Sunak]

I thank the hon. Lady for her question, and I completely agree with her on the importance of this vital programme, especially with regard to prevention work. I am pleased to say that recent reports show that the incidence of children on the programme has declined by 13% as a result of intervention work by councils such as hers, and I would be delighted to meet them to learn what they are doing on the ground.

[Preet Kaur Gill (Birmingham, Edgbaston) (Lab/Co-op)]

What assessment has the Minister made of the length of time it takes to reach a decision on business improvement district appeals, such as that of the Harborne BID in my constituency?