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UK government 'committed to considering Inverness deal' | UK government 'committed to considering Inverness deal' |
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The UK government remains committed to considering a major funding package for projects in Inverness, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. | The UK government remains committed to considering a major funding package for projects in Inverness, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. |
Inverness, along with Aberdeen, is the subject of an application for a City Deal. It could potentially be worth millions of pounds. | Inverness, along with Aberdeen, is the subject of an application for a City Deal. It could potentially be worth millions of pounds. |
Mr Cameron told MPs: "We are committed to examining the city deal with Inverness." | Mr Cameron told MPs: "We are committed to examining the city deal with Inverness." |
He said "very good progress" was being made with the deal for Aberdeen. | He said "very good progress" was being made with the deal for Aberdeen. |
The prime minister added that the deals were a chance for the UK and Scottish governments to work together. | The prime minister added that the deals were a chance for the UK and Scottish governments to work together. |
Free wi-fi | Free wi-fi |
Mr Cameron was responding to a question from Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry, who asked what progress was being made with Inverness' bid. | Mr Cameron was responding to a question from Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry, who asked what progress was being made with Inverness' bid. |
Last year, Scottish Secretary David Mundell confirmed £3m funding for Inverness. | Last year, Scottish Secretary David Mundell confirmed £3m funding for Inverness. |
The money was to enable the local authority to go ahead with plans to upgrade the grounds and access to Inverness Castle. | The money was to enable the local authority to go ahead with plans to upgrade the grounds and access to Inverness Castle. |
A second project to create a free public access wi-fi scheme for the city was also expected to be funded. | A second project to create a free public access wi-fi scheme for the city was also expected to be funded. |
Highland Council said: "We are continuing to work positively and constructively with colleagues in the Scottish and UK governments to secure a City/Region Deal for Inverness and the Highlands." |
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