Written question asked by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 December 2002. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Monday, 9 December 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what assessment he has made of the cost implications to (a) his Department and (b) other departments of implementing the review of area-based initiatives by the Regional Co-ordination Unit; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Edward Davey: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the cost implications to (a) his Department and (b) other Departments of implementing the review of area-based initiatives by the Regional Co-ordination Unit; and if he will make a statement. [86253] Mrs. Roche: Any costs which may arise in implementing the review of area based initiatives are expected to be offset by the savings which will arise from streamlining the administration of fewer funding streams. Those areas receiving support are also expected to benefit from a reduced bureaucratic overhead.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 86253; 396 c133W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Administration Costs Grants Regional planning and development Regional Coordination Unit
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk