§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will table a motion under Standing Order No. 117(6) to refer(a) the progress made by regional development agencies in fulfilling their 868W objects, (b) the role of regional chambers in scrutinising RDAs, (c) the contribution made by RDAs in addressing strategic transport issues, (d) the progression made with economic regeneration of EU Objective 1 regions, (e) the issues and concerns raised about the forthcoming Regional White Paper and (f) other matters, to the Standing Committee on Regional Affairs. [19266]
§ Ms KeebleI have been asked to reply.
A motion was agreed by the House on 5 December that the Committee meet to discuss 'Regional Governance in England' on 18 December.