§ Mr. Peter BradleyTo ask the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to ensure co-ordination of the Government's policies affecting rural areas; and if he will make a statement. [98113]
§ The Prime MinisterI have established a new Cabinet Committee on rural affairs. Its membership and terms of reference are as follows. In addition to the members listed, other Ministers will be invited to attend meetings as and when business requires:
Ministerial Group on Rural Affairs (MISC 8)
Composition
- Minister for the Cabinet Office (Chair)
- Secretary of State for the Home Department
- Secretary of State for Education and Employment
- Secretary of State for Health
- Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
- Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
- Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
- Chief Secretary, Treasury
- Minister of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Terms of Reference
To co-ordinate the Government's policies affecting Rural Areas".