Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Friday, 16 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2009. It was answered by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2009 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Futurebuilders Fund

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster pursuant to the answer of 17 December 2008, Official Report, column 835W, on Futurebuilders: Catz Club, which body scrutinises and evaluates the activities of the Futurebuilders Fund in place of the Futurebuilders Advisory Panel.

Answer: The Futurebuilders programme is delivered by Futurebuilders England Ltd. under contract to the Cabinet Office. Oversight is provided by the following mechanisms:"internal and external audit, as part of the Cabinet Office, including the Cabinet Office Audit and Risk Committee""through reporting to Cabinet Committees, where appropriate."Sheffield Hallam University is carrying out an independent evaluation of the Futurebuilders programme.In addition, the new Third Sector Advisory Body is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Third Sector Review commitments and priorities and advising on Office of the Third Sector programmes, including Futurebuilders.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 487 c474-5W; 249968
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Futurebuilders: Catz Club
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Futurebuilders Fund
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