§ Mr. NormanTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what representations the Performance and Innovation Unit has received in relation to its recommendation that a new unit be set up to co-ordinate the Government's approach to the regions. [113159]
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§ Mr. StringerThe PIU consulted extensively and received representations from a wide range of interests in the course of its study on the role of central Government at regional and local level. The PIU' s report was endorsed by Ministers and published on 16 February; and views on its conclusions are still being received.