§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what his timetable is for elected regional assemblies in England. [19311]
§ Dr. WhiteheadAs the Deputy Prime Minister stated in the summer, the Government intend to publish a White Paper on regional governance. This will set out our plans for taking forward the manifesto commitment on elected regional government in England and indicate a timetable for setting up the first elected assemblies.