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Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what are the names of the (a) ad hoc and (b) permanent subcommittees and subgroups of the North West Development Agency which deal with regional issues; and what is the remit of each such committee.

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Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour)

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Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

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Answered

Tabled on

27 July 2000

For answer on

31 October 2000

Answered on

31 October 2000

Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what are the names of the (a) ad hoc and (b) permanent subcommittees and subgroups of the North West Development Agency which deal with regional issues; and what is the remit of each such committee. [133964] Ms Beverley Hughes: The Board of the North West Development Agency (NWDA) has established a number of sub committees and sub groups as follows: Audit Committee An Audit Committee is the only formal committee of the Board and was officially established in February 2000. The Audit Committee is authorised by the Board to investigate any activity within its duties and may obtain outside legal or other independent professional advice. Its remit is as follows: Discuss with the auditor the nature and scope of each forthcoming audit to ensure that the auditor has the fullest co-operation of staff. Review the annual statement before submission to the Board. Discuss problems and reservations arising from the audit and any matters that the auditor may wish to discuss. Review the NWDA's statement of internal control systems prior to endorsement to the Board. Make recommendations to the Board of the NWDA. The Health Partnership The Health Partnership, which is a sub group to the Board of the North West Development Agency was formed in July 1999. Its main purpose is to assist the North West Development Agency in carrying out its role in contributing to health objectives through its work on economic and social regeneration. The Health Partnership provides a forum in which key organisations can contribute to the pool of knowledge on health related issues so that health is fully integrated into the policies of the Agency and regarded as a cross cutting issue in all policy and programme development. The Rural Sub Group The Rural Sub Group to the Board of the North West Development Agency was established in November 1999 and has the following purposes: To provide advice and information to the Board on rural issues and to take full account of the rural dimension within the North West Development Agency's policies, strategies, action plans and programmes. To ensure, as far as possible that the needs of the rural population of the North West are part of the social inclusion agenda. To ensure, as far as possible that the rural economy is integrated into the mainstream provision of business support services and that the contribution it makes to the regional economy is fully recognised. To ensure that rural communities receive a fair share of resources both from the North West Development Agency and from other regional funds. To monitor and evaluate the North West Development Agency's rural policies, action plans and programmes. To encourage partnerships to address rural issues and the problems of rural areas. The Social and Economic Inclusion Sub Group The Social and Economic Inclusion Sub Group was established in August 1999 and has the following purposes: To provide advice and information to the Board of the North West Development Agency on Social Inclusion. To strengthen the capacity of the North West Development Agency and its partners across the region to deliver social inclusion and economic development and to increase access and influence by those groups hitherto excluded from decision making. To monitor and evaluate the Agency's performance on social and economic inclusion and where appropriate offer advice on strategy and delivery. The Urban Sub Group The Urban Sub Group was established in March 2000 and provides advice and information to the Board on urban issues and, in particular, to advise the Board on: Matters arising from the publication of the forthcoming Urban White Paper. Matters arising from the publication of the forthcoming Housing Green Paper. The Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) Sub Group The SRB Sub Group is a permanent advisory group to the Board which meets only at the beginning of the SRB bidding round to agree the criteria for bids and then at the submission stage to consider the bids and make recommendations on those bids to the Board of the North West Development Agency. The need for the sub group is reviewed annually. North West Innovation and Technology Advisory Board (NWITAB) NWITAB is a formal advisory board which was commissioned by the North West Development Agency to: Provide strategic advice and guidance to the NWDA Board on Innovation and Technology issues Develop and implement the North West Innovation Strategy. (NWIS) The role of the Board is as follows: To advise the NWDA Board, via the NWITAB Chair, on all matters relating to the development and implementation of the NWIS. To develop and maintain a regional consensus view on the NWIS and its implementation. To endorse NWIS business plans, monitor progress and guide the NWIS Executive accordingly. To explore the longer term changes in the Region, nationally and globally, and advise on opportunities, threats and appropriate changes to NWIS and the implementation plan (NW Foresight Group). To co-ordinate all innovation and technology activities in the North West region. The Board consists of a wide range of representatives from the Private Sector, and representatives from the Universities Association and Government Office North West. The North West Innovation Strategy was launched on 8 September 2000. Minutes from each sub committee and sub group meeting are submitted to the NWDA Board regularly for their approval and, when appropriate, for items of ratification. The NWDA Board regularly review the appropriateness of each of the Sub Groups as well as the administrative arrangements.

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31 October 2000

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355 c391-3W; 133964

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