HC Deb 24 October 2002 vol 391 c425W

The seven Regional Venture Capital Funds that are operational and available to make investments into SME's with growth potential are in the regions below. £30 million for the North West (Fund reached £35 million at first closing in April 2002. With subsequent closings the Fund now stands at £35.5 million) £15 million for the North East (Fund reached £15 million at first closing in January 2002) £25 million for Yorkshire and Humberside (Fund reached £25 million at final closing in July 2002) £20 million for the East Midlands (Fund reached £30 million at final closing in January 2002) £25 million for the South West (Fund reached £25 million at first closing October 2002) £30 million for the South East (Fund reached 22.56 million at first closing October 2002) £50 million for London (Fund reached £50 million at first closing in July 2002)