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Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 June 2005.


Lord Birt

Question
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 24 March (WA 64), whether the Prime Minister's strategy adviser, the Lord Birt, was consulted prior to the announcement on 16 March that Mr Rod Eddington was to become a government adviser on transport policy from September 2005.
Answer

The Prime Minister is fully supportive of Rod Eddington's appointment. It is important that we take a long-term look at the impact of transport on productivity, stability and growth in this country, and Rod Eddington will make a valuable contribution to this work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
179; 672 c61-2WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Davies of Oldham, Lord
Thursday, 24 March 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Lord Birt
Tuesday, 28 June 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Department for Transport Prime Minister Special advisers Transport Birt, Lord Eddington, Rod