§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications have been received for payments from the Phoenix Fund for the current financial year; how many have been successful; and how much money has been distributed. [114389]
§ Mr. Caborn[holding answer 13 March 2000]: The only application for payment this year has been in respect of the Business Volunteer Mentoring Association, details of which were set out in the answer on 16 March 2000, Official Report, column 273W.
§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will place in the Library a copy of the guidance issued to applicants to the Phoenix Fund, pursuant to his News Release of 10 November 1999; and if he will make a statement. [114390]
§ Mr. Caborn[holding answer 13 March 2000]: In line with the timetable set out in the report of the Policy Action Team 3 (on Enterprise and Social Exclusion), guidance will be published next month. I shall ensure that a copy will be placed in the Library of the House.