§ Mr. CabornTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what was the status and outcome of the recent seminar he attended with the regional directors of the integrated regional offices. [6700]
The Deputy Prime MinisterOn 22 November 1995, together with Ministers from other Departments, I met the directors of the Government offices for the English regions to discuss how they are taking forward the competitiveness agenda in their regions. The purpose of the meeting was to exchange ideas.
§ Mr. CabornTo ask the Deputy Minister if he will list his responsibilities in respect of the integrated regional offices. [6701]
The Deputy Prime MinisterI chair the Cabinet Committee which discusses the work of the Government offices for the regions. They report to the Secretaries of State for Education and Employment, for the Environment, for Trade and Industry, and for Transport.