HC Deb 31 October 2001 vol 373 c692W
16. Helen Jones

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the operational priorities for the Government office for the north-west. [9298]

Mrs. Roche

The Government office for the north-west's overall aim is to work with regional partners and local people to maximise competitiveness and prosperity in the region, and to support integrated policies for an inclusive society. A complete list of their objectives are contained in the Government office for the north-west's document 'Corporate Objectives 2001–02', a copy of which has been placed in the House of Commons Library.