§ Mr. Wallaceasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs how many meetings of the East Anglian Economic Planning Council have been held since its inception.
§ Mr. William RodgersSix. Most of the work of the Planning Council is conducted through committees which meet more frequently.
§ Mr. Wallaceasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what subjects have been or are being dealt with by the East Anglian Economic Planning Council; and if its reports will be made available.
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§ Mr. William RodgersThe proceedings of the Council are confidential, but general statements about the Council's discussions are issued from time to time. I am forwarding to my hon. Friend a Press statement issued after last week's meeting. The Council hope to publish a preliminary report on population and employment next year.
§ Mr. Wallaceasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what time is being devoted to his duties by the chairman of the East Anglian Economic Planning Council.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe Chairman serves, of course, on a part-time basis. He devotes to his duties the time necessary to ensure the efficient working of the Council.