Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 June 2006. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 June 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 whether his Department plans to continue to process all applications for the Rural Enterprise Scheme, Processing and Marketing grant that are received up until 30 June; what the status is of the bid from Perry’s Cider of Dowlish Wake, Ilminster; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 27 June 2006]: All applications that are received by the closing date of 30 June and which meet the eligibility requirements for the Rural Enterprise Scheme and Processing and Marketing Grant will be processed and given due consideration for funding.The bids from Perry’s Cider of Dowlish Wake, Ilminster are currently undergoing technical assessment and, subject to meeting eligibility requirements, will be considered for funding by the RDS South West Regional Appraisal Panel at their final meeting on 25 and 26 July.

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