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These reports are intended to provide you with the facts and factual analysis upon which Ministers have taken the following decisions

Within this section the decisions relate to: Business people; Business practice and regulation; Business sector; Companies; Consumer affairs; Energy and Fuel; and, International trade.

Proposals for Allocations from 2013-14 and 2014-15 Capital Reserves

28/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed the BETS funding proposals for allocations from 2013-14 and 2014-15 Central Reserves.
 

Approval of Entrepreneurship and Business Information Payments for June and July 2012

28/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science as authorised payments to individuals and organisations under approved programmes of activity for Entrepreneurship and Business Information for June and July 2012.
 

Support to attend conference in India and potential partner meetings

28/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support a Welsh company to attend India to increase export levels
 

Continuation of funding for MediWales

26/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved the continuation of funding for 2012/13 for MediWales to a maximum level of £115,000.
 

Pilot Energy & Environment SME Growth Fund

26/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Science & Technology has approved the establishment of an Energy & Environment Fund which will provide non-repayable support to SMEs within the Energy & Environment Sector.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

26/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 69 new scheme applicants and payments to 20 claimants.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

26/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 83 new scheme applicants and payments to 46 claimants.
 

Payment of grant claims under the Single Investment Fund & Regional Selective Assistance Legacy programmes

26/06/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies may be released for payment.
 

Current and proposed new financial commitments under the Next Generation Broadband for Wales project

21/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the current and proposed new financial commitments.
 

Funding for a trade mission to Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International 2012

21/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has given approval to provide funding towards a trade mission to the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International 2012.
 

Repayable Business Finance Application

21/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved an application for repayable business finance in respect of a company in the ICT Sector.
 

Payment of grant claims under the Single Investment Fund & Regional Selective Assistance Legacy programmes

21/06/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies may be released for payment.
 

Welsh Life Sciences Hub

20/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved research into the establishment and operation of a Welsh Life Sciences Hub.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

20/06/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012
 

Grant funding for MEDIA Antenna Wales

19/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved that funding of £42,962.50 be provided by the Welsh Government to match-fund the £42,962.50 provided by the EACEA for the activities of MEDIA Antenna Wales for the financial year 2012-2013.
 

Payments to support Entrepreneurship and Business Information

19/06/12
The First Minister and the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science have approved the payments.
 

Statement on the Business Rates Wales Review

19/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved the Statement.
 

Redesign of the Business.Wales website

15/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the development of a new business support website.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

15/06/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to the payments.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals – up to 25th May

15/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Life Sciences Overseas Trade Events Programme 2012-13

15/06/12
Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science approved outline funding of £482,143 (gross) to drive the Life Science Sector’s overseas trade events program for 2012-13. It was agreed that the participation of a Life Science Panel members at each of the key trade events to support the dele ...
 

Paper for Enterprise & Business Committee Short Enquiry on EU Horizon 2020 proposals

15/06/12
Subject / Pwnc: Welsh Government The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science approved the draft paper providing evidence on the Horizon 2020 proposals from the EU Commission; their fit with Structural Fund plans and opportunities to maximise Wales’ access to rearch and innovatio ...
 

Funding for the Next Generation Broadband for Wales project

12/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the current and proposed new financial commitments for the period April 1st 2012 to 30th June 2012 to support the continued delivery of the Next Generation Broadband for Wales project.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

12/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 23 new scheme applicants and payments to 23 claimants. The Minister also delegated authority for the approval of claims relating to projects within her constituency to the Director Gener ...
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

12/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 29 new scheme applicants and payments to 18 claimants.
 

Attendance at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Exhibition

12/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved payment to take stand space at the Annual Business Exhibition.
 

Funding for the Law Conference 2012

12/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved expenditure in respect of the Law Conference 2012.
 

Attendance at a European Diagnostics Cluster Association event

12/06/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved the attendance of a Welsh Government official and a Life Science Panel member at the European Diagnostics Cluster Association Board Meeting and their Annual General meeting. Attendance at the Euromediag International Convention ...
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

01/06/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012
 

Approval of Trade Programme Payment

30/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support two Welsh companies under the International Trade Development Programme.
 

Further support for Welsh Wine Week 2012

30/05/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes and the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science have agreed to a series of events to further support Welsh Wine Week 2012.
 

Request to extend the offer of Single Investment Fund support to enable the company to complete the project

30/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the extension of the project completion date to 31st March 2013.
 

Funding for Film Agency Wales 2012/13

29/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved an extension of this financial support until 31 March 2013.
 

Business. Enterprise, Technology and Science update to the Annex to the Programme for Government Annual Report 2012

28/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed the updates to the Annex to the Programme for Government Annual Report 2012 as provided by the Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science Department.
 

Business. Enterprise, Technology and Science update to the Programme for Government Annual report 2012

28/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed the updates to the Programme for Government Annual Report 2012 as provided by the Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science Department.
 

Support to exhibit at North by North East 2012 in Canada

28/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support a Welsh company to exhibit at North by North East 2012.
 

Approval of Trade Programme Payments

28/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support 3 companies under the International Trade Development Programme.
 

Approval of Trade Programme Payment

28/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support one Welsh company under the International Trade Opportunities Programme.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 18th May

28/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Appointment of a Public Relations Agency to support the work of the Innovation team in promoting European funded projects

28/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Innovation has approved a request to proceed with the procurement and appointment of a specialist Public Relations Agency, and to the payment of subsequent invoices, subject to milestones being met.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

25/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012.
 

Approval of trade programme payments

25/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support a Welsh company under the International Trade Opportunities Programme.
 

Support for attendance at the annual RSNA Meeting in Chicago

25/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support a Welsh company’s attendance at the annual RSNA Meeting
 

One Stop Shop to provide support for micro businesses across Wales

25/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the procurement of the One Stop approach and associated total expenditure, and the formation of a Strategic Board to ensure consistent delivery of the One Stop Shop.
 

Funding for Renewable UK Cymru

24/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Sciences has approved the Welsh Government contribution in principle subject to evaluation of tenders, not exceeding £50,000
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 11th May

24/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

First Supplementary Budget Allocations 2012-13

24/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved the First Supplementary Budget Allocations for 2012-13.
 

Arranging a “Doing Business in the US” Event

24/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to officials organising an event in conjunction with the US Embassy and Fairfax County for 28th and 29th June 2012, entitled “Doing Business in the US” to be held at St David’s Hotel & Spa.
 

Application for Wales European Collaboration Fund grant from Cardiff City Council

24/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the Welsh Government making a grant offer totalling £3,250 (50% of total eligible costs) to Cardiff Council.
 

Future membership of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board

24/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed that the current membership and Chair of WIDAB should be invited to continue in their current role until 30 September 2012 whilst a public appointment process is conducted and that an additional submission should be prepared o ...
 

Confirmation of the Haven Waterway and Snowdonia Enterprise Zones

22/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed a Written Statement that confirmed the Haven Waterway and Snowdonia Enterprise Zones and the introduction of interim governance arrangements in the Haven Waterway and Snowdonia Enterprise Zones.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

22/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 24 new scheme applicants and payments to 27 claimants.
 

Payment of grant claims under the Single Investment Fund & Regional Selective Assistance Legacy programmes

22/05/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies as scheduled in doc 2 may be released for payment
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

21/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 25 new scheme applicants and payments to 32 claimants.
 

Application by Microcosm Games Ltd for Digital Development Fund support

21/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved digital development funding for Microcosm Games Ltd.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Capital

18/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property capital 2011 / 2012 budget relating to expenditure proposals up to March 2012
 

Payment of grant claims under the Single Investment Fund Legacy programme

17/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies as scheduled in doc 2 may be released for payment
 

Sponsorship of the Wales Quality Awards 2012 and the Lean Enterprise Research Centre Annual Conference 2012

16/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed that the funding of £4,000 (zero VAT) sponsorship of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre Annual Conference 2012, £30,000 (inc VAT) sponsorship of the Wales Quality Awards 2012 and £3,000 (inc VAT) printing an Automotive Capa ...
 

Sponsorship of Powys Business Awards 2012 and Spotlight Mid Wales 2013

16/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed funding of £6,000 (inc VAT) sponsorship of Powys Business Awards 2012 and £9,000 (inc VAT) sponsorship of Spotlight Mid Wales 2013
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 4th May

15/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Approval of programme funded payments for the Technium project

15/05/12
The Minister for Business, Economy, Technology and Science has agreed to payments due to organisations in respect of key elements of the Technium project 2012/13 budget relating to expenditure for the period up to June 2012.
 

Payments to the end of September 2012

15/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed payments due to event owners / organisations under current programme arrangements to the end of September 2012.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

15/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 52 new scheme applicants and approved payments to 70 claimants. The Minister also delegated authority for the approval of claims relating to projects within her constituency to the Direc ...
 

Small Business Survey 2012

15/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the involvement of the Welsh Government in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Small Business Survey 2012 and its associated costs of £20,510 (excl VAT) for 2012.
 

Sponsorship of the Gorsedd Y Dreigiau Eisteddfod 2012

15/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved a sponsorship request from Menter a Busnes for Welsh Government sponsorship support for the Gorsedd y Dreigiau event to be held at the National Eisteddfod.
 

Marketing material to promote Wales as a trade and investment destination

15/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to authorise payments due to individuals and organisations to promote Wales as a destination for trade and investment in the media.
 

Proposed Redevelopment of South Quay Castle Pond Pembroke

14/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed the use, by Pembrokeshire CC, of joint venture funds it holds to deliver a mixed residential and retail redevelopment of South Quay, Pembroke and the proposed transfer by PCC of the remaining joint venture assets at South Quay Pem ...
 

Proposed letter of consent to Cambrian Pet Foods Ltd

14/05/12
Approval was given by the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science to a letter of consent from the Welsh Government to Cambrian Pet Foods Ltd in respect of the sale of the Company’s shares without requiring clawback under a Property Development Grant.
 

Marketing material to promote Wales as a trade and investment destination

14/05/12
The First Minister and Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science have agreed the production of marketing material to promote Wales as a trade and investment destination.
 

Approval of Marketing Programme Funded Payments to Mackenzie Communications

14/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed to authorise payments due to individuals and organisations under approved programmes of activity.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 13th April

14/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 30th March

11/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Application for support under the Rescue and Re-structuring Scheme

11/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved an application under rescue package conditions.
 

Targeted match Funding Recommendation, March 2012

11/05/12
The Minister for Finance & Leader of the House agreed the recommendations of the Targeted match Funding Panel to award £0.322m revenue support to the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority's Rural Alliances project.
 

Approval of Marketing Programme Funded Payments

11/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed to authorise payments
 

Feasibility study in support of a mobile investment project, the Works site, Ebbw Vale

11/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved to fund a study up to a maximum of £80K to undertake feasibility work on behalf of the Welsh Government in support of a mobile investment project.
 

Request to extend the offer of Single Investment Fund financial support

11/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the extension of the project completion date to 30th June 2012.
 

Assessment of proposed economic regeneration project around motorsport circuit

11/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to undertake independent due diligence in response to the Outline Business Case.
 

Commissioning of research on Wales’ current position in the unmanned aircraft systems sector

11/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved funding of up to £6,000 for the commissioning of research.
 

Repayment of a debt incurred by the former Cardiff Bay Development Corporation

10/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the repayment of a debt incurred by the former Cardiff Bay Development Corporation prior to its wind up in March 2000.
 

Granting of a lease for Building 282 at St Athan

10/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed that the Welsh Government accept a surrender of the MOD lease at nil consideration and that the Welsh Government grant a lease for a term of 20 years to Cardiff Aviation Ltd at a rental of £396,000 per annum with no break clause.
 

Compensation payment to Mr Philip Hookins, Froglands Farm, Llanmaes, Vale of Glamorgan

10/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science agreed that the Welsh Government pay compensation in the sum of £16,200 to Mr Hookins inclusive of all his costs and that the matter be documented by means of an exchange of letters between the parties.
 

Application for financial support for Ribbons Limited

10/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved the financial support.
 

Application for non-repayable business finance

10/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved in principle support for non-repayable business finance in respect of a company in the Financial and Professional Services Sector.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Capitol

10/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

10/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

10/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012
 

Application for repayable business finance by MC Diagnostics

10/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved MC Diagnostics’ application for repayable business finance and agreed to an offer letter being issued.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

10/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 28 new scheme applicants and payments to 104 claimants (from pre-existing grant offers). The Minister also delegated authority for the approval of claims relating to projects within her ...
 

Applications for Business Finance Support

10/05/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendation of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board panel
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

10/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

10/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2012 / 2013 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of June 2012.
 

Award of a grant to purchase Oldway House, Swansea

09/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the awarding of a grant of up to £2,080,000 for the purchase of the head leasehold interest of Oldway House, Rutland Place, Swansea.
 

Digital Development Fund Application Approval for Boomrider Studios

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved an application for Digital Development Fund from Boomrider Studios.
 

Digital Development Fund Application Approval for Atticus Digital

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved an application for Digital Development Fund from Atticus Digital.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 32 new scheme applicants and payments to 24 claimants.
 

Overseas Trade Mission Programme for 2012-13

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved funding towards a Welsh Government Overseas Trade Mission Programme and overseas exhibition activities for 2012-13.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 27th April

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations.
 

Support for Welsh food companies to supply product at the London 2012 Olympic Games

08/05/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes, Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science and the First Minister have approved the continuation of the Trade development programme in relation to activity at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
 

Repayble Business Finance Application

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved an application for repayable Business Finance Application.
 

Payments relating to the SA1 Swansea Waterfront

08/05/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has approved the making of capital and revenue payments to third parties in respect of the Welsh Government meeting its legal and health and safety obligations at SA1 Swansea Waterfront in 2012/13
 

Procurement of suppliers to deliver appointment setting services at international events

08/05/12
The First Minister and Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science have agreed the publication of an OJEU notice for the procurement of suppliers to deliver appointment setting services at international events and expenditure associated with the delivery of appointment setting for one ...
 

Extension to Digital Development Fund support

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved an extension to the Digital Development Fund to support Wales-based digital media commercial projects and an increase in the funding allocated.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 23rd March

08/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations.
 

Approval for the engagement of a Facilitator for the Exporting for Growth Event

04/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed to a request to proceed with the appointment of a preferred facilitator at a cost of £1,800 cost (plus vat and travel expenses).
 

Extension to an offer of grant to a company under the legacy Single Investment Fund programme

04/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the extension of the project completion date to 30 June 2012.
 

Additional funding for the Aerospace Wales Forum

04/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to provide additional funding (up to a maximum of £40,000) to the Aerospace Wales Forum to enable them to develop military-related investment projects.
 

marketing and media costs associated with the launch of Welsh Enterprise Zones

04/05/12
The First Minister and Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed to authorise payments due to individuals and organisations under approved programmes of activity.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

03/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 28 new scheme applicants and payments to 29 claimants. The Minister also delegated authority for the approval of claims relating to projects within her constituency to the Director Gener ...
 

Written Cabinet Statement on progress with the Wales Economic Growth Fund

03/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved a Written Statement on the Wales Economic Growth Fund.
 

Governance arrangements for the interim Chairs and Board Members of Enterprise Zones in Wales

03/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed the interim governance arrangements in each of the announced Enterprise Zone areas in Wales and agreed to the issue of formal invite letter and terms and conditions.
 

Payment of grant claims under the Single Investment Fund & Regional Selective Assistance Legacy programmes

02/05/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies as scheduled in doc 2 may be released for payment
 

Contribution towards Offshore Wind Supply Chain Event

02/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved a contribution for the event.
 

Request to extend the offer of Single Investment Fund financial support to enable the company to complete the project

02/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the extension of the project completion date to 31st March 2013.
 

Request to extend the offer of Single Investment Fund financial support to enable the company to complete the project

02/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the extension of the project completion date to 31st March 2013.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals, up to 23rd April

01/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed the recommendations.
 

Applications for Business Finance Support

01/05/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendation of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board panel
 

Study to investigate the disposal of spoil from any future potential mining operations in South Wales

01/05/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved funding for the commission of a technical study in this financial year 2012/2013.
 

Payment of grant claims under the Single Investment Fund & Regional Selective Assistance Legacy programmes

19/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies as scheduled in doc 2 may be released for payment
 

Budget for the FibreSpeed project

19/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the current and planned financial commitments for the period to 30 June 2012 for the FibreSpeed project.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

19/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 77 new scheme applicants and payments to 41 claimants. The Minister also delegated authority for the approval of claims relating to projects within her constituency to the Director Gener ...
 

Purchase of land adjoining LNG Terminal at Waterston, Milford Haven

19/04/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has approved the acquisition of land in the proposed Milford Haven waterway Enterprise Zone in Pembrokeshire.
 

Approval of Entrepreneurship and Business Information Payments in April and May 2012

19/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has authorised payments.
 

Regional Centre Service

19/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the deliver the Regional Centre Service and the recommendation expenditure of £3,143,445.
 

Application of the s36 FoI Act exemption

19/04/12
The First Minister agreed that the information falls under the Section 36 exemption.
 

Follow-up Actions from the Enterprise and Business Committee on 14 March 2012

19/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed follow-up actions following her attendance at the Enterprise and Business Committee meeting on 14 March 2012.
 

Application for Digital Development Fund from Rantmedia Ltd

17/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved an application for Digital Development Fund from Rantmedia Ltd.
 

Approval for payment by National Science Academy of invoices from five organisations for programme-funded expenditure

17/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to commit to expenditure of £177,200 to make the invoice payments regarding five organizations - Techniquest Glyndŵr; Welsh Institute for Mathematical and Computational Sciences; the Arden Learning Partnership; the British Sci ...
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Capital

17/04/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property capital 2011 / 2012 budget relating to expenditure proposals up to March 2012
 

Membership and funding of Ely Bridge Development Company Ltd

13/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved a proposal.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

13/04/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of key elements of the property revenue 2011 / 2012 budget relating to expenditure proposals up until the end of March 2012
 

Extension to Current Manufacturing Fora Arrangements

12/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to extend the funding for existing manufacturing fora for six months.
 

Continuation grants to two National Science Academy Hubs for delivery of STEM activities

12/04/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to commit to expenditure of £89,974 and to make the subsequent invoice payments, subject to milestones being met to two National Science Academy Hubs: Techniquest Glyndwr and Wales Institute of Mathematical and Computational S ...