Membership

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Chaired by our Regional Minister, Jim Knight MP, the Group is meeting monthly, and includes representation from the Government Office, South West of England Regional Development Agency, Jobcentre Plus, Learning and Skills Council, Housing and Communities Agency, local authorities and NHS South West, along with representatives from business, trades unions and the voluntary sector.

Name Position Organisation
Jim Knight MP Task Group Chair
Minister for the South West		 HM Government
Linda Gilroy MP Parliamentary Assistant to the Regional Minister HM Government
Jon Bright Regional Director Government Office for the South West
Sir Ian Carruthers Chief Executive NHS South West
Kelvyn Derrick Deputy Chair South West RDA
Malcolm Gillespie Regional Director Learning and Skills Council
Jane Henderson Chief Executive South West RDA
Nigel Hutchings Chief Executive South West Chambers of Commerce
Nigel Costley South West Regional Secretary Trades Union Congress
Claire McGuckin Regional Director Jobcentre Plus
Colin Molton Regional Director Homes and Communities Agency
Vivienne Rayner South West Policy Manager Federation of Small Businesses
David Rosser South West Chairman Confederation of British Industry
Sir Harry Studholme Chairman South West RDA
Cllr Rod Bluh Leader
(Swindon Borough Council)		 South West Councils
Phil Norrey Chief Executive
(Devon County Council)		 South West Councils