Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Written Statement of 18 December 2014, HCWS154, on integration update, what steps he has taken (a) to ensure that the funding provided has been efficiently and effectively spent and (b) to evaluate the contribution made to confronting and challenging extremism in all its forms.

Decisions on the provision of funding for integration projects are supported by an assessment of value for money, deliverability and feasibility of the proposals, as well as consideration of the likely outcomes. Delivery of each project is monitored to ensure that agreed milestones are achieved.

Our projects and activities contribute to tackling extremism through creating resilience in communities to counter extremist views and reduce the likelihood of radicalisation.