Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Debate between Lord Berkeley and Lord ScrivenMonday 27th February 2023
(1 year, 10 months ago)
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Earl Howe (Con)
It is open for decision. We want to see local areas taking the initiative themselves. Where there is a functioning economic hub, for example, or a whole county, they may wish to apply for CCA status, but it is up to them to make those decisions. One can talk in general terms of “the north”, but until we know that the appetite is in those northern areas for taking advantage of the opportunities that we are trying to create, I cannot be more specific.
Lord Scriven (LD)
For clarity, the issue with Mr Whiting, to whom I referred, is that, as the Minister helpfully said, no regional director has been appointed so far. However, Mr Whiting describes himself as a regional director for the north and not for a particular region. Therefore, it is important that, when the Minister writes to me, he clarifies exactly what Mr Whiting’s role is and how it fits with the regional directors.
Lord Berkeley (Lab)
My Lords, can he also clarify the geographical area for which he is responsible?