Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Hugh Bayley (Labour). It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Thursday, 8 June 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Government Assistance (York)

Question: What assistance the Government have given to York as a science city.

Answer: The Government, through the Learning and Skills Council and the regional development agency, Yorkshire Forward, together with additional European funding and resources from the city of York council, have helped to provide just over £3 million to the city of York for investment. A further £2.63 million of Government funding has been allocated through Yorkshire Forward from its ““Northern Way”” project to support the development of York as a science city.

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