§ 12. Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps his Department is taking to promote sustainable development with respect to regional development agencies. [47632]
§ Angela EagleSubject to the passage of the Regional Development Agencies Bill, currently in another place, regional development agencies will have a statutory purpose to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will revise the boundaries of his proposed regional development agencies to create an agency based exclusively on the counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire; and if he will make a statement. [47629]
§ Angela EagleRegional development agencies will serve the same areas as the Government Offices for the Regions. They will need to co-operate with other agencies in addressing issues which extend beyond regional boundaries.