Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 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 the purpose was of the meeting between one of his officials and the Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of Shoreham Port Authority on 1st February; who instigated the meeting; and if he will publish minutes. - (Holding answer 15 March 2002).

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the purpose was of the meeting between one of his officials and the vice-chairman and chief executive of Shoreham port authority on 1 February; who instigated the meeting; and if he will publish minutes. [43794] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 15 March 2002]: The purpose of this meeting, arranged by officials from my Department, was to shortlist candidates for interview for board appointments to the Shoreham port authority. The content of this meeting remains confidential as we are still considering the shortlist of candidates proposed by this selection panel.

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