Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 March 2002. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 March 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 1st March, ref. 38310, on public services productivity, which outside organisations have been consulted on the paper; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his answer of 1 March 2002, ref. 38310, on public services productivity, which outside organisations have been consulted on the paper; and if he will make a statement. [41398] Mr. Andrew Smith: There has not been formal consultation with any outside body; but the Treasury take account of the wide range of views expressed publicly, as well as the advice of the Public Services Productivity Panel.

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