Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 11 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 September 2003. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 September 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how long it has taken on average to process an application form and the issuing of payments in respect of the Peace II programme; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how long it has taken on average to process an application form and the issuing of payments in respect of the Peace II programme; and if he will make a statement. [126120] Mr. Pearson: The average time to process an application form in respect of the Peace II Programme is 79 working days, including unsuccessful applications. In the vast majority of cases payments have been made to projects within 10 working days of receipt of a request for payment by the Special EU Programmes Body.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 126120; 410 c436W;410 c476W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Community development Applications Community relations EU grants and loans Northern Ireland Peace Voluntary organisations
Contains statistics: Yes
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