§ Mr. John TaylorTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will list the members of the West Midlands Regional Assembly; where they are from; what their function is; how they were chosen; how they can be dismissed; what they cost; and how they are paid for. [77097]
§ Mr. RaynsfordThe West Midlands Regional Assembly is a voluntary regional chamber designated under the Regional Development Act 1998. Its membership is a matter for the Assembly. The Government has awarded the Assembly £600,000 in 2002/03 to enhance its scrutiny role and strengthen regional accountability.