Written question asked by Ann Keen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Prescott (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: Statement on what progress he has made in integrating the Department of the Environment and the Department of Transport.

Answer: Mrs. Ann Keen: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress he has made in integrating the Department of the Environment and the Department of Transport. [3218] Mr. Prescott: Significant progress had already been made in integrating the policies of the two Departments. To secure the maximum advantage from integration, and to simplify lines of responsibility, my right hon. Friend the Minister for Transport and I have concluded that the two Departments should now be merged into a single Department to be known as the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. This change will take place from Monday 16 June. Detailed decisions on organisational structures will not be taken before the end of September, and will be preceded by a process of review and consultation with staff and Trade Unions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3218; 295 c472W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Departmental responsibilities Ministerial duties Reorganisation Department of the Environment Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Department of Transport