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 advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department (a) have a statutory base, (b) publish their advice to Government, (c) publish an annual report and (d) lay an annual report before Parliament; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is (i) under a statutory requirement or (ii) voluntary. - Will write.

Answer: Dr. Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which of the advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department (a) have a statutory base, (b) publish their advice to Government, (c) publish an annual report and (d) lay an annual report before Parliament; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is (i) under a statutory requirement or (ii) voluntary. [21690] 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: 21690; 292 c918W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Disclosure of information Annual reports Government departments Publications Non-departmental public bodies Ministry of Defence