Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 1998. It was answered by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) on Monday, 6 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 list the focus group research which was commissioned in relation to proposals to change the Citizen's Charter programme into the Service First programme, indicating (a) the total cost of the focus groups, (b) the names of the companies used and (c) the costs and composition of the new non-departmental public bodies to be established to help implement the Service First programme. - Including figures. (Holding answer 3 July 1998).

Answer: Mr. Gibb: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the focus group research which was commissioned in relation to proposals to change the Citizens Charter programme into the Service First programme, indicating (a) the total cost of the focus groups, (b) the names of the companies used and (c) the costs and composition of the new non-departmental public bodies to be established to help implement the Service First programme. [48694] Mr. Kilfoyle: [holding answer 3 July 1998]: Two focus groups to inform the development of the new programme were run on behalf of the Cabinet Office by MORI at a cost of £4,000. No non-departmental public bodies are being established to help implement the Service First programme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 315 c338W; 48694
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Costs Public service Non-departmental public bodies Standards Research MORI
Contains statistics: Yes