Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what the functions are of the English Regions Network; what guidance has been issued governing its activities; and to whom it reports.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the functions are of the English Regions Network; what guidance has been issued governing its activities; and to whom it reports. [198157] Mr. Raynsford: The English Regions Network (ERN) is the co-ordinating body for the eight regional chambers in England, co-ordinating policy responses and commissioning research relevant to all regional chambers. The ERN submits its business plan and reports against agreed objectives direct to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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