HC Deb 29 July 1997 vol 299 c192W
19. Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions under what arrangements the boards of directors of the regional development agencies will be appointed. [9366]

Mr. Caborn

In the short term, we expect the boards of the regional development agencies to be appointed by the Secretary of State for he will wish to be guided by the needs and wishes of the regions.