§ Ms MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many applications were received to manage the Northern Ireland development capital fund; and if he will list the companies and publish the applications. [20467]
§ Mr. AncramTen applications were received with Hambros Bank plc subsequently selected as the manger of the new fund. However, for reasons of confidentiality, the applications cannot be published or the names of the unsuccessful candidates revealed.