4. The Minister shall advise the Government and government departments and bodies on any matter relating to local and regional development.
The Minister shall ensure that government action is coherent and concordant, and, to that end, the Minister shall be involved in the development of measures and the making of ministerial decisions relating to local and regional development, and shall give an opinion as Minister of Regions whenever appropriate.
The Minister shall obtain the necessary information for exercising such responsibilities from the government departments and bodies concerned.