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 Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish Office

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 under a statutory requirement; and other questions on similar. - Will write and place copy of letter in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

292 c993-4W; 21723;21451;21432;21713;21707;21755;21698;21747;21746

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Disclosure of information Accountancy Annual reports Conflict of interests Citizen's Charter Freedom of information Government departments Legislation NHS Publications Non-departmental public bodies Meetings National Audit Office Standards Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Scottish Office Scottish Courts Administration