To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the North West Regional Development Agency Chief Executive and Chair last met North West right hon. and hon. Members to discuss regional issues. (115137)

The North West Regional Development Agency held a briefing session for all North West Members of Parliament in the House of Commons on 1 March 2006 and has since met with smaller groups of Members regarding particular key regional projects.

The next regional parliamentary briefing is scheduled for 26 February 2007.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry from what sources the Lancashire Economic Partnership receives funding. (115138)

The Lancashire Economic Partnership receives funding from the following sources:

Northwest Regional Development Agency

All 14 Lancashire local authorities and Lancashire County Council

BAE Systems

Barnfield Construction

Springfield Fuels Ltd.

Capita

Leisure Parks

United Utilities

Training 2000

Groundwork Trust

Asian Business Federation

Business Link Lancashire

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board

Learning and Skills Council

Lancashire Rural Development Board

University of Central Lancashire

Environment Agency

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many staff work for the North West Regional Development Agency. (115139)

As at 31 December 2006 the North West Regional Development Agency had a full-time equivalent (FTE) headcount of 410.