Written question asked by Wayne David (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 December 2001. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 December 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what consultations he has had with the National Assembly for Wales when preparing the forthcoming White Paper on regional government in England.

Answer: Mr. David: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what consultations he has had with the National Assembly for Wales when preparing the forthcoming White Paper on regional government in England. [22074] Dr. Whitehead: The White Paper will be about regional governance in England. However, meeting in Cardiff on 30 October 2001, the annual plenary meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee (which brings together Ministers of the UK Government and of the devolved Administrations) noted the progress on the Government's White Paper on English regional governance. The devolved Administrations expressed their support for extending the benefits of devolution where there was a regional demand for this, and offered to assist the process based on their experience of devolution to date. The National Assembly for Wales will be consulted in the usual way on any issues arising in or from the White Paper which will affect its responsibilities or operations.

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