Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: What was his initial estimate of the cost to public funds of re-integrating the former departments of the Environment and of Transport.

Answer: Mr. Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was his initial estimate of the cost to public funds of reintegrating the former Departments of the Environment and of Transport. [11882] Angela Eagle: The estimated costs of the merger are still being prepared. These will depend on decisions regarding the systems to be adopted and the structure of the new Department. It is expected that over time the merger will result in overall reductions to running costs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11882; 299 c543W;299 c540W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Costs Government departments Mergers Reorganisation Department of the Environment Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Department of Transport