§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the annual cost is of the North West Regional Assembly. [45343]
§ Dr. WhiteheadThe North West Regional Assembly is a voluntary body which receives funds from a number of sources. It is responsible for its own budget and publishes its accounts annually. The Department has made available £0.5 million for the Assembly in this financial year and proposes to make available £0.6 million in 2002–03.