Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 13 January 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2011. It was answered by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 January 2011 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Technology: Greater London

Question: To ask the Prime Minister what progress he has made on his initiative to create a Tech City in East London.

Answer: Following the significant commitment made by leading technology companies to contribute to the East End Tech City, we have been working with the Greater London Authority, UK Trade and Investment and Olympic Park Legacy Company to progress this important initiative. Follow-up events have included technology breakfasts at Number 10, a major conference of over 100 entrepreneurs at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and a networking event held in Shoreditch. I and ministerial colleagues are continuing to engage with global leading technology companies to develop this agenda.

Secondary information