Last updated: 17 November 2008
The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister asked the Strategy Unit and the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit to take forward a study of government's approach to improving the prospects of people living in areas of multiple deprivation in England.
The unit worked with people in deprived areas and their representatives, with other interested organisations and government departments, and reported to the Minister for Regeneration, Lord Rooker.
For further information, or to check the availability of hard copies of the report, please contact the Strategy Unit.