§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the activities pursued by her Department that have had a particular impact on the Isle of Wight since 7 June 2001. [57672]
§ Alan Johnson[holding answer 10 June 2002]: There are a wide variety of Trade and Industry initiatives being undertaken to help the Isle of Wight economy that are delivered by a number of different agencies. Among those initiatives that have had a particular impact since 7 June 2001, is the south-east RDA-led Isle of Wight Enterprise Hub initiative that has secured £500,000 funding to upgrade skills in the composites and advanced materials sector; DTI Smart Scheme grants totalling £230,517 offered to three companies; and DTI Enterprise Scheme grants totalling £468,135 offered to 18 companies.