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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 March 2010. It was answered by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Rural Development Programme: North West

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much funding has been allocated to businesses in the North West under the Rural Development Programme for England to date; and how many businesses in that region have participated in the programme.
Answer

Under the socio-economic measures of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), to date £62 million of funding has been committed to businesses in the North West for investment projects. This has benefitted 367 businesses in that region.These figures do not include those businesses benefitting under axis 2 of the programme from the agri-environment or forestry schemes, or payments under the Hill Farm Allowance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c167-8W; 323815
Session
2009-10
Subjects
North West Rural development programme
Link
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