§ 23. Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what his policy is on the introduction of regional Government. [143988]
§ Ms ArmstrongWe remain committed to move to directly-elected regional government, where there is support as demonstrated in referendums. While no timetable has yet been drawn up, governance in the regions is already evolving through the work of the chambers, regional development agencies, Government Offices and others.