Social Cohesion

House of Lords written question – answered at on 1 March 2011.

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Photo of Lord Ouseley Lord Ouseley Crossbench

To ask Her Majesty's Government how they plan to counter the detrimental effect of extremist organisations on social cohesion.

Photo of Baroness Hanham Baroness Hanham The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

The Government are working to build throughout the country strong, inclusive communities which reject extremism.

We will not tolerate those who spread hate and seek to divide society and deliberately raise community tensions. Measures are taken at community level by the relevant authorities to counter the influence of extremists and minimise their impact. For example, we have worked with both local authorities including Bradford and Luton, and with voluntary organisations such as Rewind which work with young people at risk from being targeted and influenced by racist groups. They provide peer and youth services support as well as offering the young people an opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and to experience visits to places such as the Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre and the Liverpool International Slavery Museum.

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