House of Commons Hansard
29 March 2010
Volume 508
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The Department has not identified any payments made to the Regional European Networks.
All the English Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) have some form of regional representation in Brussels and the RDAs contribute to and participate in this to varying degrees. This representation has supported each region in securing significant investment from a range of European funding streams; influencing legislation in order to ensure a competitive business environment; identifying economic opportunities for the region; and building key relationships to support these actions. The RDAs believe that it is important to continue to build on these activities in order to support the delivery of regional strategies, aid economic recovery and ensure the future growth of the English regions.
Figures exclude VAT unless otherwise stated.
Title Cost £000 (RDA financial contribution only 2008-09) East of England Brussels Office 64 England’s East Midlands European Office 312 London’s European Office 50 North East England in Europe 167 North West Brussels Office 82 South East England Brussels Office 136 South West UK in Europe Brussels Office 241 West Midlands in Europe Office 455 Yorkshireurope 165 1 Inclusive of VAT.