Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 January 2012. It was answered by Mark Prisk (Conservative) on Friday, 20 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Regional Growth Fund: Longbridge

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what progress has been made on discussions on the Longbridge Regional Growth Fund bid.

Answer: The Longbridge Regional Growth Fund bid has been considered by the Ministerial Panel who asked officials to discuss aspects of the application with the applicants. These discussions are progressing well and we hope to be in a position to agree support in outline by the end of January. In parallel officials have commenced discussion with the applicant on the Grant Offer Letter which will specify the conditions which apply to the Regional Growth Fund support.

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