Tony WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to extend the life and funding of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust. [146597]
§ Ms ArmstrongI have been encouraged by the progress made by the Trust since it was set up in September 1999, and the role it has taken in the regeneration of the coalfield areas. In the light of this progress, we are currently discussing options with the Trust for its longer-term funding and hope to make an announcement shortly.
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Tony WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how much in(a) cash and (b) percentage terms of the money so far allocated by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust has been given to projects in the Cannock Chase area. [146598]
§ Ms ArmstrongThe Coalfields Regeneration Trust has made awards of £36,804,666, of which the Cannock Chase area has been allocated £646,283 (1.76 per cent.). To date a total of £9,418,877 has been paid out, with Cannock receiving £80,855 (0.86 per cent.).