Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Friday, 1 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will list the areas in which he has co-ordinated Government policy; when he set himself the task of so doing in each case; what his objectives were; what the outcomes were; and which Government departments were involved.

Answer: Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the areas in which he has co-ordinated Government policy; when he set himself the task of so doing in each case; what his objectives were; what the outcomes were; and which Government Departments were involved. [224740] Mr. Milburn: I was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster by the Prime Minister in September 2004. I have a cross-Government role in the co-ordination of Government policy. I am also responsible for the work of the Strategy Unit and the Policy Directorate. As a result I have been involved in a wide range of policy issues including those covered by the Cabinet Committees of which I am a member. Detailed information about the development of Government policy is not routinely disclosed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1484W;432 c1480W; 224740
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Departmental responsibilities Government departments Policy Departmental coordination Cabinet Office Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
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