To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much public expenditure was incurred in respect of (a) Greatrex Associates, (b) Paul Sullivan Snooker and Pool, (c) Coffee Republic, (d) Bristol and District Retirement Council, (e) Cherubs Floral Design Ltd. and (f) Total Horsemanship Ltd in 2007-08; and for what purpose in each case. (240843)

[holding answer 8 December 2008]: From information held centrally, the core-Department's financial system records the following expenditure incurred with the businesses listed: