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
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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
- Subjects
- Department for Transport Prime Minister Special advisers Transport Birt, Lord Eddington, Rod
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