Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 March 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 March 2011. It was answered by Mark Prisk (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 March 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Northern Way: Expenditure

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how much the Northern Way project spent; and what evaluation he has made of the project's performance in meeting its objectives.

Answer: The Northern Way formed in 2004 is a partnership between One North East, Yorkshire Forward and Northwest Development Agency. Its forecast total spend is £126 million covering two phases, 2004-08 (£100 million) and 2008-11 (£26 million).An evaluation of the first phase was published in April 2009. An evaluation of the second phase was initiated in March 2009. An interim report was published in June 2010 and the final report will be issued in April 2011. The reports can be found at:"http://www.thenorthernway.co.uk/page.asp?id=812"The partnership will formally close on 31 March 2011.

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