How many members will make up the new ministerial advisory board that was announced as part of the economic action plan?
As part of the review of advisory bodies in my portfolio, discussions have taken place with chairs and members of a range of groups including Sector Panels and Enterprise Zone Boards. These are ongoing and will result in a number of groups either drawing to a close, undergoing transition to new forms or continuing according to the outcomes of the review. A number of groups including Sector Panels, will be replaced by an overarching Ministerial Advisory Board, which will be a tight, focussed group of individuals, providing strategic advice on economic development. I will be making further announcements on this and the broader advisory structure that will support it early in 2018.