Ministry of Justice Innovation Fund

Mr. David Jones
To ask the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice what the value is of (a) phase one and (b) phase two of the Ministry of Justice Innovation Fund.

Bridget Prentice
The total amount spent on the first round of the Innovation Fund was £102,000 (including VAT). Eight projects received funding in the 2006-07 financial year.

The total available funding budget for the second phase of the Innovation Fund is £140,000 (including VAT) to be spread over a 15-month period. Bids between £5,000 and £15,000 are being sought.