Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 April 2009. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Regional Spatial Strategies

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government with reference to paragraph 6.5 of her Department's document entitled Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill: policy document on regional strategies, if she will place in the Library a copy of the minutes of each meeting of the SNR Transition Steering Group to date; and what the membership of the Steering Group is.

Answer: The discussions had at SNR Transition Steering Groups were held in confidence and in part relate to advice to Ministers. Summaries of Steering Group discussions and outcomes of meetings I will place in the Library of the House in the near future.The current membership of the Steering Group consists of officials from:"Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform""Department for Communities and Local Government""Regional Development Agencies Network""English Regions Network""Government Office Network""Local Government Association""DEFRA, Treasury and DfT receive agendas and notes of meetings, and attend when issues of interest are to be discussed."

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 491 c889W; 268690
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Regional Planning and Development
Monday, 12 October 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Regional planning and development
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