Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 18 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 June 2008. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.

Departmental Expert Groups

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what expert groups his Department has set up in each year since 1999.

Answer: Details of formal, standing bodies set up by Government to provide independent, expert advice to Departments and Ministers are published annually by the Cabinet Office. These bodies, known as advisory non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), are listed in the annual ““Public Bodies”” publication. ““Public Bodies”” also contains some details on short-term advisory groups and task forces. Copies of ““Public Bodies”” dating back to 1999 can be viewed and downloaded from:"http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/about/public/bodies.asp"Copies are also available in the Library for the reference of Members.Details of Treasury's NDPBs for 2007-08 are published in Treasury's Annual Report, which can be downloaded from:"http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/about/departmental_reports/annual_report08.cfm"Copies are available in the Library for the reference of Members. Further details on Treasury short-term advisory groups and task forces can be found on the Treasury website:"http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/"

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