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13/09/2004
Government reports hail 'progress' in poverty and social exclusion
Two new government reports published today have shown that "progress is being made in tackling poverty and social exclusion", according to a Downing Street spokesperson.
One report from the Department for Work and Pensions, 'Opportunity for all', found that the traditional view of North/South and urban/rural divides often masked the "real picture of where deprivation exists".
The report found that were over half a million fewer children living in relatively low income households, 300,000 fewer children in workless households and long-term youth unemployment had been "virtually eradicated".
Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson said: "Our improved data means that we can tackle poverty in smaller geographical areas - even on a street by street basis - and ensure that we target help to the areas which need it most."
The second government report, launched at Downing Street today, has found that thousands of socially excluded people have seen their circumstances improve since the Labour administration came to power.
'Breaking the Cycle', published by the government's Social Exclusion Unit and launched by the Prime Minister found that 1.8 million people have been brought into work since 1997, and there is now 70% fewer people sleeping rough.
The report, which aimed to provide a snapshot of progress in tackling social exclusion and identify the most vulnerable groups for future work, also said that financial support for children had increased by £10 billion since 1997.
Minister for Social Exclusion, Jeff Rooker, said: "This government is proud of its record to date, but we fully recognise there is more work to do to ensure opportunities for all, including those who have traditionally been the hardest to reach and the hardest to help."
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One report from the Department for Work and Pensions, 'Opportunity for all', found that the traditional view of North/South and urban/rural divides often masked the "real picture of where deprivation exists".
The report found that were over half a million fewer children living in relatively low income households, 300,000 fewer children in workless households and long-term youth unemployment had been "virtually eradicated".
Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson said: "Our improved data means that we can tackle poverty in smaller geographical areas - even on a street by street basis - and ensure that we target help to the areas which need it most."
The second government report, launched at Downing Street today, has found that thousands of socially excluded people have seen their circumstances improve since the Labour administration came to power.
'Breaking the Cycle', published by the government's Social Exclusion Unit and launched by the Prime Minister found that 1.8 million people have been brought into work since 1997, and there is now 70% fewer people sleeping rough.
The report, which aimed to provide a snapshot of progress in tackling social exclusion and identify the most vulnerable groups for future work, also said that financial support for children had increased by £10 billion since 1997.
Minister for Social Exclusion, Jeff Rooker, said: "This government is proud of its record to date, but we fully recognise there is more work to do to ensure opportunities for all, including those who have traditionally been the hardest to reach and the hardest to help."
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