HC Deb 22 May 2002 vol 386 c334W
12. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State if he will make a statement on the future role of Government offices for the regions. [55941]

Mrs. Roche

The Government Offices have an important role in strengthening the English regions as set out in our White Paper published on 9 May. They will bring together key Government bodies in their regions. They will also be given extra responsibilities to strengthen regional decision-making.