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Gordon Brown's new structure for Government contains some interesting changes - including some positive-sounding ones. The new Ministry of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform should have a clearer focus than the sprawling DTI, while the creation of a new Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills will hopefully put increased emphasis on the need for top-end skills.
It would seem catchy acronyms aren't Mr Brown's forte, alas.
The danger with cabinet re-shuffles is that there is a hiatus over important issues while incoming Secretaries of State get to grips with their new departments. It's to be hoped Hazel Blears at Communities and Local Government is able to reach a swift decision on new unitary councils in Northumberland and County Durham, while Ruth Kellly at Transport comes to a quick understanding of the infrastructure improvements we need in the North East.
As ever, at the North East Chamber of Commerce we're ready and willing to explain to them the priorities of business in the region. Any bets on who will be the first cabinet minister (not counting David Miliband) to visit the North East in their new role?
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