HC Deb 04 July 2002 vol 388 c558W
Mr. Pickles

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what estimate he has made of the cost of introducing regional government in each English region; and if he will make a statement. [65860]

Mr. Raynsford

I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 24 May 2002 to the hon. Member for Salisbury (Mr. Key),Official Report, column 624W.