In line with the Government's outstanding record in the area of social inclusion, every effort will be made to continue to support those vulnerable and marginalised sections of our communities and to provide them with every opportunity to improve their prospects in education, training and employment. We must strike a balance between social and economic objectives and have the flexibility to take account of the needs of participants relative to their personal circumstances. Such a balance is possible. Studies in other EU countries have shown that intensive targeting of disadvantaged areas for investment is one way of tackling problems and over the last six to seven years it has proved immensely successfully, particularly in the north-east inner city which has seen huge improvements. The communities benefit, as does the country as a whole.