§ Lord Greavesasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have a timetable for the publication of the White Paper on Regional Governance and for a subsequent period of consultation. [HL 175]
§ Lord Macdonald of TradestonAs my right honourable friend the Deputy Prime Minister, said on 2 July 2001 (Official Report, col. 80W), the White Paper on Regional Governance will be presented to Parliament as soon as it is ready. The timetable and process for taking forward the proposals will be set out in the White Paper.