§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many applications for funding have been made to the South West Regional Development Agency; how many have been approved; how many are awaiting the release of funds for approved projects; and what the average waiting time has been between approval and release of funds. [149580]
§ Ms Beverley HughesSince 1 April 1999 to date, the South West RDA has received 1,312 applications; 879 have been approves; there are none (0) awaiting the release of funds for approved projects; and there is no waiting time between approval and release of funds.