To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform how many businesses have received assistance from the Capital for Enterprise Fund; and how much funding has been committed to date. (259008)

[holding answer 26 February 2009]: As from 20 May 2009, the Capital for Enterprise Fund has made offers totalling round £9 million to eight businesses.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform when the Capital for Enterprise Scheme began to operate. (261374)

The Capital for Enterprise Fund was launched on 14 January 2009, when a registration helpline was set up to manage inquiries and register applications.