§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what has been the cost to(a) central and (b) local government to date, of each of the regional chambers. [106125]
§ Ms Beverley HughesThe costs of the voluntary regional chambers are a matter for their members. The Government have provided some support in-kind. In the East Midlands a member of the Government Office staff was seconded to assist with start-up arrangements, and in the South-East the Government Office has provided office space to the chamber.