HC Deb 12 November 1990 vol 180 c46W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment to whom the Sheffield development corporation is accountable; who appoints the board members; who is responsible for monitoring their attendance and performance; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

Urban development corporations are accountable to the Secretary of State and Parliament. The Secretary of State appoints board members. The arrangements for board meetings are for the corporations to determine.