HC Deb 26 March 1996 vol 274 cc477-8W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Prime Minister what the criteria are for making appointments of sponsor Ministers for individual cities. [22025]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 22 March 1996]: The duties and responsibilities of sponsor Ministers are to support Government regeneration and competitiveness initiatives through publicity and contact with local civic and business leaders and to act as a channel for communicating local concerns.