Written question asked by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Friday, 25 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 March 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Dept of Trade and Industry
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what powers regional development agencies have to invest in and support investment in (a) transport infrastructure and (b) transport services; what restrictions apply to their powers; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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Mr. Byrne: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what powers regional development agencies have to invest in and support investment in (a) transport infrastructure and (b) transport services; what restrictions apply to their powers; and if she will make a statement. [219438] Jacqui Smith: England's Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) may decide to invest in or support investment in regional transport initiatives, assuming such initiatives are consistent with the goals of the regional economic strategies for their regions. The Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 provides broad powers to RDAs to do anything which they consider expedient in pursuance of their statutory purposes, which include promoting economic development and regeneration in their regions and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development in the UK. In addition to their activities being subject to general requirements of the law, the Act places some specific restrictions on the use of such powers. RDAs may only give financial assistance to achieve their aims if the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry consents. Restrictions also apply to the disposal of land in certain circumstances and to the acquisition and use of housing by RDAs.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 431 c1713W;431 c1709W; 219438
- Session
- 2004-05
- Subjects
- Investment Infrastructure Powers Transport Regional planning and development Regional development agencies
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