Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: Which of the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department have a statutory base; if he will list those bodies which (a) admit members of the public to all board and committee meetings and (b) hold open meetings for the public; and if in each case this is under a statutory requirement. - Will write.

Answer: Dr. Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which of the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department have a statutory base; if he will list those bodies which (a) admit members of the public to all board and committee meetings and (b) hold open meetings for the public; and if in each case this is under a statutory requirement. [21450] Mr. Soames: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21450; 292 c917W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Disclosure of information Freedom of information Government departments Public meetings Non-departmental public bodies Meetings Ministry of Defence