Regional economic policy review: paper 1 – the national perspective

Annex B: Consultation Questions

• What does "region" mean for your policy area/organisation?
• What regional boundaries are already established? Please enclose maps if you have them.
• What definitions and policy statements are key for your policy area/organisation that would be relevant to our regional policy review?
• Have you heard of Regional Economic Partnerships, or had any engagement with them?
• What frameworks and/or strategies do you already have in place, or are in development that have a regional dimension?
• What do these frameworks and/or strategies say about regional working, and what is the evidence base?
• How are relevant national agencies and key stakeholders in your policy area/organisation brought into the regional space? Have they had any interaction with Regional Economic Partnerships? Do you think they should?
• What regional structures and delivery vehicles are there already in place for your policy area/organisation? What do they do and what/who do they influence?
• How would/does regional working add value?
• What are/would be the challenges of working on a regional scale?
• How do you measure success, and what are the reporting requirements?
• Do any of the metrics you use work at a regional level?
• Are there any papers or submissions you can share that would be useful for us to see as part of this review?
• How does regional economic development, inclusive growth and wellbeing economy currently play into your policy area/organisation? Is this as part of a regional approach?
• What would your vision for future regional working look like?
• If the regional model isn't appropriate, please explain why.