Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 April 2000. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 April 2000 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What discussions she has had with (a) trade union representatives and (b) others on the Modernising Government programme.

Answer: Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions she has had with (a) trade union representatives and (b) others on the modernising government programme. [116410] Mr. Neil Turner: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions she has had with trade union representatives and (b) others on the modernising government programme. [116411] Mr. Ian McCartney: The Head of the Home Civil Service, the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office, and I met the unions on 30 March for the official signing of the National Partnership Agreement. The Agreement sets out how the Cabinet Office and the unions will work together on matters that require corporate leadership. It outlines a shared commitment to strive for improvement and efficiency in the Civil Service. I have regular meetings with the unions at which developments in modernising government are discussed, among other topics. I have many other meetings and modernisation usually features positively.

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