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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2008. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 16 October 2008 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.


Innovation: Public Sector

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what assessment he has made of recent trends in innovation in the public sector; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

In November DIUS will publish the first annual innovation report which will include examples of public sector innovation from across Government. Work is ongoing to develop better metrics for innovation, including in the public sector and these will be used to assess performance and trends in future reports. In early 2009 the NAO will publish a report on how Government are currently managing public sector innovation with a set of recommendations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
480 c1485W;480 c1475W; 227754
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Innovation Public sector
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk