Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 13 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Friday, 20 June 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the progress of Sir Michael Lyons' review into civil service relocation.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the progress of Sir Michael Lyons' review into civil service relocation. [119986] Mr. Boateng: The Lyons Review was launched in the Budget 2003 statement on 9 April and Sir Michael intends to report his findings by the end of the year. The Review will identify the scope for relocating substantial numbers of central Government and other public sector jobs from London and the South East to other parts of the United Kingdom Sir Michael has written to Permanent Secretaries and Heads of United Kingdom Government departments requesting asking them to submit proposals for relocating activity. Sir Michael will also consult a range of organisations at national, regional and local level. This consultation will begin before the end of June and will welcome responses until 12 September. It will also be accessible through the Treasury and ODPM websites.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119986; 407 c455-6W;407 c457-8W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Civil servants Employment Public sector Location Public Sector Relocation Independent Review
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk