HC Deb 20 November 1997 vol 301 c297W
Mr. Brazier

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his Department's policy on direct regional representation to European Union institutions. [16982]

Mr. Caborn

The only European Union institution with a regional character with which my Department is involved is the Committee of the Regions. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Council of Ministers following nominations by member states. The question of direct regional representation does not therefore arise.