To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how much the Merseyside Housing Renewal Group are paying in fees to Grimley in the first year of operation; and whether other professional fees are being paid during this start-up period. [110681]

The Merseyside Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder has been awarded £2.66 million from the Capital Modernisation Fund. This funding will cover the costs to develop a strategic scheme for the Merseyside sub-region and to undertake some early action. Eligible costs include professional fees. The use of the funding is a matter for the Pathfinder Board, subject to the terms of the funding agreement issued by Government.