asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the estimated internal rate of return per annum to date, taking realised capital returns and unrealised capital appreciation or depreciation together, on the £20 million of taxpayers’ money invested in Bridges Community Ventures Limited.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the estimated internal rate of return per annum to date, taking realised capital returns and unrealised capital appreciation or depreciation together, on the £20 million of taxpayers’ money invested in Bridges Community Ventures Limited.

asked Her Majesty's Government:In view of the responsibility of Bridges Community Ventures Limited for £20 million of taxpayers’ money, which members of its board are either (a) not resident, or (b) not domiciled in the United Kingdom for tax purposes.

asked Her Majesty's Government:In view of the responsibility of Bridges Community Ventures Limited for £20 million of taxpayers’ money, which members of its board are either (a) not resident, or (b) not domiciled in the United Kingdom for tax purposes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which representative of Bridges Community Ventures made the presentation to the Capital for Enterprise Board on 21 November 2006.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which representative of Bridges Community Ventures made the presentation to the Capital for Enterprise Board on 21 November 2006.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what dates officials in his Department have met the fund manager of Bridges Community Ventures (BCV) since May 2002; and which representatives of BCV attended each meeting.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what dates officials in his Department have met the fund manager of Bridges Community Ventures (BCV) since May 2002; and which representatives of BCV attended each meeting.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What have been the investment returns so far to the taxpayer from the £20 million of public funds invested in Bridges Community Ventures (BCV); and what are the arrangements for the BCV to report back to, and be monitored by, the Department for Trade and Industry.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What have been the investment returns so far to the taxpayer from the £20 million of public funds invested in Bridges Community Ventures (BCV); and what are the arrangements for the BCV to report back to, and be monitored by, the Department for Trade and Industry.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What steps they are taking to confirm the integrity, independence and corporate governance standards of the board of Bridges Community Ventures in view of its responsibility for £20 million of taxpayers' money.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What steps they are taking to confirm the integrity, independence and corporate governance standards of the board of Bridges Community Ventures in view of its responsibility for £20 million of taxpayers' money.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Who nominates the chairman and non-executive directors of Bridges Community Ventures (BCV); whether these nominations are subject to their approval; and, if so, whether they have the right to remove existing non-executive directors during their term of office should new circumstances arise which bring their suitability into...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Who nominates the chairman and non-executive directors of Bridges Community Ventures (BCV); whether these nominations are subject to their approval; and, if so, whether they have the right to remove existing non-executive directors during their term of office should new circumstances arise which bring their suitability into...

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the total value has been of (a) his Department's contracts held with and (b) payments and grants made by his Department to Bridges Community Ventures since May 2002.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the total value has been of (a) his Department's contracts held with and (b) payments and grants made by his Department to Bridges Community Ventures since May 2002.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what funding has been provided by her Department to finance (a) the Manufacturing Advisory Service, (b) the Community Development Venture Fund and (c) the Supply Chain Groups initiative since the inception of each scheme; what timescale applies to the funding...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what funding has been provided by her Department to finance (a) the Manufacturing Advisory Service, (b) the Community Development Venture Fund and (c) the Supply Chain Groups initiative since the inception of each scheme; what timescale applies to the funding...

Industrial Development (Financial Assistance) Bill. (Bill 5 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/15.

Industrial Development (Financial Assistance) Bill. (Bill 5 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/15.

Whether they will match their plans for a Community Development Venture Fund in urban areas with a similar fund in rural areas. [HL 104].

Whether they will match their plans for a Community Development Venture Fund in urban areas with a similar fund in rural areas. [HL 104].

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What steps he is taking to sponsor investment and enterprise in deprived communities. (Failed OPQ)

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What steps he is taking to sponsor investment and enterprise in deprived communities. (Failed OPQ)

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, which private companies are involved in administration of the Community Development Venture Capital Fund in (a) England, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, which private companies are involved in administration of the Community Development Venture Capital Fund in (a) England, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list the private companies involved in the Community Development Venture Capital Fund. - Ref to 2 July 2002, 388 c287W.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list the private companies involved in the Community Development Venture Capital Fund. - Ref to 2 July 2002, 388 c287W.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 2nd July, Official Report, column 286W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will list those private sector initiatives in which his Department has invested in the last three years, indicating (a) the amount and (b)...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 2nd July, Official Report, column 286W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will list those private sector initiatives in which his Department has invested in the last three years, indicating (a) the amount and (b)...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Fund, if he will place in the Library the performance indicators and targets that will be used for Bridges Community Ventures to measure performance. - Inc figures.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Fund, if he will place in the Library the performance indicators and targets that will be used for Bridges Community Ventures to measure performance. - Inc figures.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, which Government department will provide the funding announced in the last Budget for Bridges Community Ventures Limited.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, which Government department will provide the funding announced in the last Budget for Bridges Community Ventures Limited.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will place in the Library the invitation to tender for the Community Development Venture Fund; and if he will make a statement on how...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will place in the Library the invitation to tender for the Community Development Venture Fund; and if he will make a statement on how...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will place in the Library (a) the criteria used for the tendering process and (b) a list of the companies who applied to administer...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May 2002, 385 c33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will place in the Library (a) the criteria used for the tendering process and (b) a list of the companies who applied to administer...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May, Official Report, column 33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will list (a) public and (b) private investors in Bridges Community Ventures.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 7th May, Official Report, column 33W, on the Community Development Venture Capital Fund, if he will list (a) public and (b) private investors in Bridges Community Ventures.