HC Deb 19 November 2002 vol 394 c105W
Mr. Sanders

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he expects to carry out a review of regional development agency boundaries. [80422]

Alan Johnson

I have been asked to reply.

The Government have no plans to carry out a review of the regional development agency boundaries.

Mr. Sanders

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what mechanisms exist for the review of regional development agency boundaries. [80423]

Alan Johnson

I have been asked to reply.

The boundaries of the regional development agencies are set out in Schedule 1 of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998. Section 1 of that Act provides that any reference in Schedule 1 to a local government or administrative area is to that area as it is for the time being.