§ 20. Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the timetable for the introduction of regional Government. [133320]
§ Ms Beverley HughesNo timetable has yet been drawn up for moving to directly-elected regional government. We remain committed to do so, where there is support demonstrated in referendums. In the meantime, regionalism is evolving through the work of the regional chambers, regional development agencies, Government offices and others.