HC Deb 18 February 1971 vol 811 cc568-9W
Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many visits have been made to the Northern Region by his Departmental Ministers since 18th June, 1970; and for what purpose such visits were made.

Mr. Peter Walker

The following is the information:

Mr. Graham Page

The Government keep in close touch with the Economic Planning Council and receive regular and valuable representations from the council upon the economic development of the region; but to disclose details of all discussions would impair their usefulness as a means of securing a frank exchange of views.

Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many meetings of the Northern Regional Economic Planning Council he has attended since 18th June, 1970.

Mr. Peter Walker

I hope to meet the Economic Planning Council in Newcastle on 12th March. The Minister for Local Government and Development attended a meeting of the Council on 24th September, 1970.