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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.

Production and distribution of the Advances Wales publication

27/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science and the First Minister have a greed to the production of two issues of the Advances publication for Autumn 2012 and Spring 2013, at a cost of £16,380 (including VAT per issue); and to proceed with a 4-year contract with a review after 2 ...
 

Demolition of buildings at St Athan

26/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to demolish the redundant buildings.
 

Funding for work at St Athan Airfield

26/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to fund the work.
 

Extension to the appointment the co-opted member to the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Sector Panel

26/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the extension of Roger Evans’ membership.
 

Publication of Economic Research on the Impact of the Severn Tolls on the Welsh Economy

25/09/12
The First Minister has agreed to publish the following economic research report: ‘The Impact of the Severn Tolls on the Welsh Economy’.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

24/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 34 new scheme applicants and payments to 25 claimants.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

24/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 83 new scheme applicants, payments to 62 claimants and a 3 month extension to one applicant
 

Application for Travel Assistance Support

24/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to a grant offer totaling £132 (50% of total eligible costs) to Bangor University and £481.60 (50% of total eligible costs) to University of Glamorgan.
 

Coach hire for a India-UK SME Business Meeting

24/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved £525.00 for the cost of hiring a coach
 

Funding for the continued development of the Blaenau Gwent EFFECT project

24/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved expenditure to the Blaenau Gwent EFFECT project and agreed to the expansion to three additional local authority areas.
 

Appointment of supplier to replace business.wales.gov.uk with a new site.

24/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has to approved the appointment of a supplier.
 

Funding support for the establishment of an Innovation Centre for Entrepreneurs in Wales

21/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the provision of repayable finance of up to £150,000 to ICE for Wales Ltd and to the provision of up to £200,000 membership subsidy for initial membership fees.
 

Hosting of an event for delegates of the Hubei Development & Reform Commission

21/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved £1,277.59 to host an event for 35 delegates from the Chinese Hubei Development & Reform Commission.
 

Repayment to the National Loans Fund

21/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved the Capital payment for the scheduled National Loans Fund repayment due on 4th October 2012
 

Lease agreements with Alcoa and Kancoat

20/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science approved the funding of a property valuation and condition survey to progress lease agreements with Alcoa and Kancoat.
 

Response to Enterprise and Business Committee Report on International connectivity through Welsh ports and airports

19/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science, the Minister for Local Government and Communities and the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development have jointly agreed their response to the Enterprise and Business Committee's inquiry into International Connectivity ...
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments

19/09/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of managing the property portfolio and to make certain revenue payments associated with project delivery up until the end of December 2012.
 

Repayable Business Finance Application

18/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed the offer of €200,000 (£158,220) under Repayable Business Finance to a company in North Wales.
 

Energy and Environment Sector mapping and scoping study

18/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved the commission of a comprehensive Energy & Environment sector-wide mapping and scoping study.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments

18/09/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of managing the property portfolio and to make certain revenue payments associated with project delivery up until the end of September 2012.
 

Continuation of the development of Protected Food Names in Wales

17/09/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes and Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science have agreed to extend the contract with ADAS to continue supporting the development of Protected Food Names in Wales during 2012.
 

Extension to the appointment period of a co-opted Member of the Life Sciences Sector

17/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the extension of appointment for a co-opted member of the Life Sciences Sector advisory panel.
 

Approval of Trade Programme Payment

17/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support one Welsh company under the International Trade Opportunities Programme.
 

Approval of Trade Programme Payment

17/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support one Welsh company under the International Trade Opportunities Programme.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments and payments for Marketing Development Scheme

17/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science and the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and European Programmes have agreed commitments and subsequent payments due to individuals and organisations under the Market Development Scheme
 

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

16/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies as scheduled may be released for payment
 

Sale of Digital Technium to Swansea University

14/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed to the sale of Digital Technium to Swansea University
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 14 September

14/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has authorised the property transactions.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 23 August

14/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has authorised the property transactions.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 10 August

14/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has authorised the property transactions.
 

Evaluation of the activities of the three Food Centres in Wales

14/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes has agreed expenditure to commission and independent evaluation of the activities of the three food centres in Wales.
 

Approval of marketing programme payments for Sept 2012 – March 2013

14/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved expenditure in respect of a promotional events programme for 2012-13 as part of the Welsh Government’s strategy to grow the Financial & Professional Services Sector in Wales.
 

Applications for Business Finance Support presented to the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board on 7 August 2012

14/09/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendations of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board.
 

Revision of the Welsh Achievements in Science, Technology and Engineering publication

12/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to revise and renew the existing Welsh Achievements in Science, Technology and Engineering publication.
 

Application for match funding

12/09/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed that match funding be provided.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments

12/09/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of managing the property portfolio and to make certain revenue payments associated with project delivery up until the end of September 2012.
 

Pilot Energy & Environment SME Growth Fund

11/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Science & Technology has approved the detailed guidance and subsequent payments for the financial year 2012/13 under the pilot Energy & Environment SME Growth Fund.
 

To agree a new member of the Rural Development Plan Advisory Group

11/09/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes has agreed to co-opt Gerallt Jones (Menter Mon) on to the Rural Development Plan Advisory Group.
 

Re-prioritisation of funding granted under the West Wales and Valleys Convergence Operational Programme

11/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed the re-prioritisation of funding granted.
 

Extension to the remit of Finance Wales

10/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed that the remit of Finance Wales be extended to include the power to invest in non SME companies.
 

New wayleave application by FibreSpeed

10/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved two new wayleave applications by FibreSpeed
 

Extension to an offer of grant under the Legacy Single Investment Fund / Regional Selective Assistance Programmes

10/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to an extension to 30th November 2012.
 

Applications for Business Finance Support presented to the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board on 7 August 2012

07/09/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendations of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board.
 

Termination and dissolution of the Welsh Industrial Partnership

07/09/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has approved the termination and dissolution of Welsh Industrial Partnership.
 

Application of Section 36(2)(b)(i), (ii) and (c) of the Freedom of Information Act

07/09/12
The First Minister is of the opinion that Section 36(2)(b)(i), (ii) and (c) of the Freedom of Information Act is engaged by the information captured by the request.
 

Approval of expenditure for the True Taste magazine

05/09/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed the expenditure associated with the True Taste programme in the production of a magazine.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

04/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 26 new scheme applicants, payments to 24 claimants and a 3 month extension to one applicant.
 

Independent appraisal of the Welsh public sector support for business innovation

04/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed that the University of Glamorgan be appointed, at a cost of £4,942, to undertake an independent appraisal of the Welsh public sector support for business innovation, as compared to other UK regions.
 

Applications for travel assistance and proposal writing support

04/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the Welsh Government making two grant offers totaling £1065 (50% of total eligible costs) to Swansea University and two grant offers totaling £2026 (50% of total eligible costs) to TWI Wales.
 

Sale of River lodge, Llangollen

03/09/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed to the granting of an Option to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to purchase River Lodge.
 

Sponsorship of two events to assist generate inward investment and supply chain activity within the Energy & Environment Sector

31/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Science & Technology has agreed to the sponsorship of the two Events.
 

Approval of payments due to Mackenzie Communications

31/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed to authorise payments due to Mackenzie Communications.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments

31/08/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of managing the property portfolio and to make certain revenue payments associated with project delivery up until the end of September 2012.
 

Governance and management arrangements for Sêr Cymru

31/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed the Sêr Cymru Research Stars and National Research Networks programmes and selection criteria, with final decision-making powers to award funding being delegated to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales; the press and publicity a ...
 

Repayment due to the National Loans Fund

31/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the next repayment
 

Applications for Business Finance Support presented to the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board on 7 August 2012

31/08/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendations of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board panel of 7 August 2012.
 

Approval of marketing programme funded payments for the sponsorship of The Prince’s Trust Ffashion event

30/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed that the payment £7,800 (inc VAT) by way of sponsorship of The Prince’s Trust Ffashion event 2012 may be incurred.
 

Expenditure for Inward Investment Activities in Food & Market Development Division

29/08/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes and the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the payments.
 

Governance Arrangements for Enterprise Zones

29/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed the Governance arrangements for each of the announced Enterprise Zone areas in Wales.
 

New wayleave application by FibreSpeed

29/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved a new wayleave application by FibreSpeed.
 

Fact finding mission to Italy with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales

29/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed that the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes joins Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales on a fact finding mission to Italy.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

28/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 34 new scheme applicants and payments to 32 claimants.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

28/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 30 new scheme applicants and payments to 22 claimants.
 

Request to Re-Introduce the SMART Brand

28/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to proceed with the re-introduction and marketing of the SMART brand for Research, Development and Innovation Financial Support for Business programmes.
 

Overseas trade mission to the USA

28/08/12
The First Minister has agreed in principle for the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science to attend a trade mission to the USA.
 

Approval of EURADA Membership Fee

28/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science approved contribution towards the payment of the annual membership fee for the European Association of Development Agencies.
 

Approval of payments for sponsorship of the Daily Post Achievement Wales Awards and Spotlight North Wales

28/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed that the payments may be incurred.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments

24/08/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to financial expenditure in respect of managing the property portfolio and to make certain revenue payments associated with project delivery up until the end of September 2012.
 

Engaging Celsa as an Anchor company

24/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed to engage the steel producing company Celsa as an Anchor company.
 

Reprofile of funds and a change in project scope to the Airbus A350 XWB training project

24/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed to the re-profiling of expenditure and the extension of the project from July 2016 to March 2019 and the change in project scope to include training associated with the assembly of metallic aircraft wings.
 

Financial support for an SME

23/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed to act as a short term loan guarantor for a SME.
 

Approval of Entrepreneurship and Business Information Payments for August and September 2012

23/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has authorised payments to individuals and organisations under approved programmes of activity for Entrepreneurship and Business Information for August and September 2012.
 

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

22/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies as scheduled may be released for payment
 

Proposal to build a new Research and Development facility in Newtown, Powys

22/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted and agreed to the recommendation to build a bespoke Research and Development Centre in Newtown.
 

Budget requirement for the FibreSpeed project, July – March 2013

21/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the budget as described in paragraphs 15 to 17 and doc 2 of the SF.
 

Budget approval under the Broadband Support Scheme

21/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the current and planned financial commitments for the period to 31 March 2013 for the Broadband Support Scheme. The Minister also delegated authority for the approval of financial commitments within her constituency to the D ...
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 27 July

21/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at paragraph 3.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 3rd August

21/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at paragraph 3.
 

Application for Proposal Writing support from Cellpath Ltd

21/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the Welsh Government making a grant offer totalling £10,000 to Cellpath Ltd
 

Appointment of an Agency to develop case studies in support of promoting European funded projects

21/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to proceed with the appointment of an Agency to develop written case studies.
 

Olympic Marketing and Business Engagement

21/08/12
The First Minister and the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed to supplier payments associated with phase 2 of an Olympic marketing and business engagement programme.
 

Attendance at the Innovation in Entertainment event, Los Angeles

21/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science agreed attendance at the event and approved associated expenditure.
 

Appointment of a Public Relations Agency to support the work of the BETS Innovation team

20/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to proceed with the appointment of a specialist Public Relations Agency for a 12 month period, at a cost of £34,176.
 

Applications for Business Finance Support presented to the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board on 7 August 2012

20/08/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendations of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board panel held on 7 August 2012.
 

A request to extend the no obligation to pay date of a Single Investment Fund offer

20/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed that the no obligation to pay date can be extended.
 

Extension of Funding for Manufacturing Fora

20/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to extend the current funding arrangements for the Aerospace Wales Forum, Welsh Automotive Forum and EstNET (Electronics forum) for a further three months until 31 December 2012.
 

Approval of programme funded payments for the Technium project

16/08/12
The Minister for Business, Economy, Technology and Science has agreed to the making of the payments.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

15/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 36 new scheme applicants and payments to 42 claimants.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

15/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 24 new scheme applicants and payments to 20 claimants.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

15/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 25 new scheme applicants and payments to 19 claimants. The Minister also delegated authority for the approval of claims relating to projects within her constituency to the Director, Deli ...
 

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

15/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies as scheduled may be released for payment
 

Support for Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Apprentice Employment Agency

15/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved the making of a proportional contribution, to a maximum of £896K over three financial years, to support the Apprentice Employment Agency.
 

Proposed retention of land at Lavernock Point

14/08/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science has agreed to the Welsh Government retaining its landholding in the Lavernock area of Penarth until such time as the Welsh Government’s position on options for generation of tidal power in the Severn Estuary and housing proposals for part ...
 

Funding for BAFTA Cymru

01/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved a grant of £5,000 per year to BAFTA Cymru for the next three years.
 

Development of a Regional Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation

01/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to funding of £12,000 to the School of City and Regional Planning at Cardiff University (CPLAN) to provide support and advice in developing a Regional Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation, and noted the single tender r ...
 

Funding for exhibiting at Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle and sponsorship of the Grove Fuel Cell Drive.

01/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed the to provide following funding: £22,339 (inc VAT) to secure prime exhibition space at Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2012; and, £15,000 (inc VAT) sponsorship of Grove Fuel Cell Drive.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 29 June 2012

01/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 6 July 2012

01/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

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

01/08/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to companies as scheduled may be released for payment.
 

Funding of a reception to promote the Financial & Professional Services sector in Wales

01/08/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved expenditure in respect of a London Office evening reception for selected guests to help promote the Welsh Government’s Strategy to grow the Financial & Professional Services sector in Wales.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

01/08/12
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

01/08/12
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
 

Future shape of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board and appointments process

31/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed a revised terms of reference and a revised appointments process to better reflect current priorities and economic policy of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board.
 

Support for the construction sector

31/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved additional support to the construction sector through the Supplier Development Service until the end of December 2012 to coincide with the commencement of the One Stop Shop service in January 2013.
 

Establishment of an Innovation Strategy for Wales Task and Finish Group

31/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to establish the Task and Finish Group.
 

Application for Travel Assistance support from IBERS, Aberystwyth University

31/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to a grant offer totalling £440 (50% of total eligible costs) to IBERS, Aberystwyth University.
 

Application by FBA Ltd for Digital Development Fund support

31/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved digital development funding for FBA Ltd.
 

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

27/07/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed that the payments due to Companies may be released for payment
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 20th July

27/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 13th July

27/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Approval of Finance Wales Funding

26/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the annual core funding for 2012/13 to Finance Wales, and the subsequent payment of funding drawn down from this budget.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

26/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 23 new scheme applicants and payments to 36 claimants.
 

Recommendations for Business Finance Support from the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board on 3 April 2012

26/07/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendation of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board panel held on 3rd April 2012
 

Appointment of contractor to design the Business.Wales Website

26/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the appointment of a supplier to support the Welsh Government to design its new business.wales.gov.uk website.
 

Approval of Trade Programme Payments

26/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support 3 companies under the International Trade Development Programme.
 

Recommendations for Business Finance Support from the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board on 11 July 2012

26/07/12
Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technologies and Science has agreed the recommendation of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board panel held on 11 July 2012.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payments - Revenue

26/07/12
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

26/07/12
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

26/07/12
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
 

Written Statement on the setting up of a Welsh Co-operative and Mutuals Commission

26/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved a written statement on the setting up of a Welsh Co-operative and Mutuals Commission.
 

Welsh Entrepreneurs Conference

25/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to the staging of the first Welsh Entrepreneurs Conference and approve associated expenditure to host the conference.
 

Publication of the Powys Local Growth Zones Report

25/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science: agreed to the publication of the report and an oral statement.
 

Intention to award preferred bidder status for the Next Generation Broadband for Wales project

25/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to issue an intention to award preferred bidder status letter to BT Group for the Next Generation Broadband for Wales project.
 

FibreSpeed Project

25/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the advice in relation to the future operation of the FibreSpeed network.
 

Statement on the contract award for the Next Generation Broadband for Wales project

24/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the Written Statement
 

Support to attend Trade Mission to Sudan

24/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support a Welsh company to attend a Trade Mission to Sudan.
 

Support to exhibit at Frankfurt Bookfair 2012

24/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support a Welsh company to exhibit at Frankfurt Bookfair 2012.
 

Support for two Welsh companies under the Overseas Business Development Visit Support Scheme

24/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to support a Welsh company to attend government body meetings in China and also agreed to support another Welsh company in exhibiting at Critical Communications Paris 2013.
 

High Potential Starts

20/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved expenditure to provide 42 additional individuals / early stage businesses with support from the High Potential Start service pilots and approved the introduction of the High Potential Starts Bursary.
 

Pilot Workshops

20/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved to the delivery of three strands of workshops for SMEs pan-Wales from June to December 2012 and the associated expenditure.
 

Update on the position with the Centre for Alternative Technology

13/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed for officials to work with the Centre for Alternative Techology.
 

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

12/07/12
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
 

Sale of Land at Croes Atti, Oakenholt, Flintshire

12/07/12
The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science and the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage have approved the sale of the land.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 22nd June

12/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

11/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 26 new scheme applicants and payments to 16 claimants
 

Sale of Optic Technium to Glyndwr University

10/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Appointment of a Welsh Speaking Business Entrepreneurship Champion

09/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the appointment of Dr John Geraint as a Welsh speaking Business Entrepreneurship Champion.
 

Approval of Marketing Programme Funded Payments for the ICT Sector

06/07/12
The First Minister and the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science have approved payments due to individuals and organisations for Marketing and Communications activity to support the strategic priorities identified and endorsed by the ICT sector panel.
 

Approval of Programme Funded Payment

06/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved payment of the final claim and the outstanding balance for project SPECIFIC.
 

Response to the Enterprise and Business Committee

05/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science; Minister for Local Government and Community; Minister for Education and the Deputy Minister for Skills have agreed a written evidence paper to be submitted to the Enterprise and Business Committee.
 

Sale of Techniums 1 & 2, Swansea

05/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has agreed to sale of Techniums 1 & 2, Swansea to Swansea Metropolitan University.
 

Techniums

05/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has agreed to close the existing WEFO funded Technium project and to proceed with negotiations with partners for future operation of the centers and ownership of the buildings.
 

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

05/07/12
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.
 

Funding support for Regional Economic Fora

05/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science considered the funding support for the regional economic fora. The Minister decided to provide support for the remainder of the 2012/13 financial year up to the level of the 2011/12 funding. The Minister further decided that no funding s ...
 

Olympic Business Engagement and Marketing Campaign

04/07/12
The First Minister and Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science have agreed to supplier payments associated with an Olympic business marketing campaign and hospitality event at the Millennium Stadium.
 

Approval of Property Project Approvals up to 15th June

03/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has noted the above submission and agreed the recommendations at para 3.
 

Claims and new offers under the Broadband Support Scheme

03/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the issuing of grant offer letters to 26 new scheme applicants and payments to 18 claimants.
 

Application by Gliw Ltd and Sound Experience Ltd for Digital Development Fund support

02/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved both applications.
 

Life Sciences Sector Panel Running Costs and Engagement

02/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved expenditure associated with the delivery and support of the Life Sciences Sector Panel and Sector Panel engagement activities.
 

Establishment of a Welsh Co-operative and Mutuals Commission

02/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science has approved the establishment of a Welsh Co-operative and Mutuals Commission, its Chair, Membership, Terms of Reference and Operating costs.
 

Marine Economic Evaluation

02/07/12
The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology & Science has approved, in principle, payment towards the costs of an economic study.