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Written question asked by Simon Coombs (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Freeman on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.


Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question
To comment about the efficiency and effectiveness of records storage keeping and storing in Government departments. - The efficiency unit and Public Record Office recently undertook a joint study of records storage and management within govt. Have placed a copy of their report in Library (Dep/3 4787).
Answer

Mr. Simon Coombs: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement about the efficiency and effectiveness of records storage keeping and storing in Government departments. [20062] Mr. Freeman: The efficiency unit and Public Record Office recently undertook a joint study of records storage and management within government. I have placed a copy of their report in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20062; 292 c191W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Government departments Management Public records