HL Deb 12 April 1999 vol 599 cc98-9WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which organisations were consulted before the appointment of a member representing rural interests to each regional development agency was made as required by Section 2(3)(d) of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998. [HL1772]

Lord Whitty

I refer the noble Baroness to my previous Answer of 29 March 1999,WA 18, on the appointments process, which provided details of the stakeholders approached for their capacity to nominate members who would provide rural expertise to the boards of the Regional Development Agencies.

Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Who has been appointed as rural representative to each of the regional development agencies. [HL1773]

Lord Whitty

I refer the noble Baroness to my previous Answer of 23 March 1999 on the rural expertise of members of boards of the Regional Development Agencies(WA 152–153).