Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 March 1996. It was answered by Robin Squire (Conservative) on Friday, 22 March 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: Which former public sector research establishments in her Department have been privatised since 1979; and which public sector research establishments in her Department are currently undergoing reviews with a view to placing them in the private sector.

Answer: Mrs. Anne Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment which former public sector research establishments in her Department have been privatised since 1979; and which public sector research establishments in her Department are currently undergoing reviews with a view to placing them in the private sector.[21938] Mr. Robin Squire: Since 1979, no research establishments in those parts of the former Department for Education and the former Employment Department which now form the Department for Education and Employment have been privatised. There are currently no research establishments in the Department for Education and Employment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21938; 274 c362W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Government departments Privatisation Department for Education and Employment Government research establishments