Written question asked by Chris Pond (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 2002. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made towards the completion of the first five-yearly Financial, Management and Policy Review of the Environment Agency. - Inc fact that a copy of the report has been placed in the Library. (Dep 02/623).

Answer: Mr. Pond: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress has been made towards the completion of the first five-yearly Financial, Management and Policy Review of the Environment Agency. [45324] Mr. Meacher: I am pleased to announce that the department is today publishing the second and final stage of this review. The findings of the review establish a basis for a new and strategic relationship between the Agency and its Sponsors; more effective business planning and performance review; a sharpening of efficiency; and a wide range of actions by both the Agency and its Sponsors towards the improved delivery of environmental functions. A copy of the report has been placed in the Library of the House.

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