HC Deb 31 March 1987 vol 113 c444W
Mr. Squire

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what arrangements exist within his Department. within the central headquarters or in any regional or subregional organisation, for dealing with his responsibilities regarding public services or any other function in respect of the Greater London area; and how many full-time equivalent staff are involved in such work.

Mr. Butcher

My Department's functions concern trade and industry located in Greater London, as in other parts of the country; but no unit of my Department, and none of my staff, is exclusively concerned with Greater London.

Mr. Squire

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry with which Departments and non-departmental bodies his Department, and its related non-departmental public bodies has consulted during 1986–87 in respect of services provided within Greater London; approximately how often such consultations have taken place; and what issues were discussed.

Mr. Butcher

No record is kept of this information.

Mr. Squire

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether there are any proposals to change the arrangements for discharging his Department's responsibilities regarding public services or any other function in respect of the Greater London area during the forthcoming year.

Mr. Butcher

No.

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