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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 June 2006. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Rural Enterprise Scheme

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs why Business Link was advertising the Rural Enterprise scheme after all the relevant funds had been committed.
Answer

The Rural Enterprise scheme (RES) closed to new applications on Friday 30 June 2006. All eligible applications received by DEFRA's Rural Development Service up till that date are now being considered for the remaining funding on their merits and in competition with other projects.DEFRA officials will work with Business Link to ensure that information on the scheme is updated appropriately.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80020; 448 c1856W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Rural development programme
Link
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