§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of the eligibility of the Elm energy and recycling project, Wolverhampton for a city grant; when he expects a final652W decision on the project's eligibility to be made; what procedures have been used in assessing the project; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KeyNo formal application for city grant has been made to the Department. Representatives of the firm will be meeting my officials to discuss their proposals next week. Following that meeting the Department will be able to advise Elm Energy on whether an application for city grant is likely to be successful.