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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.
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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."