Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 1998. It was answered by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 1998 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, If he will review the organisation of executive agencies to reflect function rather than departmental origin. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Dr. Whitehead: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will review the organisation of executive agencies to reflect function rather than departmental origin. [47921] Mr. Kilfoyle: Ministers establish agencies by function to discharge their departmental responsibilities, and they keep them under review to take account of changing needs and priorities. Closer working between agencies is an important part of our Better Government agenda.

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