§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much has been paid out each month since its inception under the Start-Up Capital Scheme for Post Offices. [47316]
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§ Mr. Alexander[holding answer 10 April 2002]: I have been informed by Post Office Limited that to the end of March 2002, applications totalling £375,431 have been approved under the Scheme and that the following amounts have been paid:
£ December 2001 13,230 January 2002 11,699 February 2002 10,365 March 2002 43,778 Total £79.072