Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2003. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will publish Treasury investment appraisal guidance used to construct public sector comparators; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Treasury Taskforce Technical Note 5, "How to Construct a Public Sector Comparator" but guidance might be updated to reflect recent changes in the 2002 Green Book.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish Treasury investment appraisal guidance used to construct Public Sector Comparators; and if he will make a statement. [101759] Mr. Boateng: Guidance on Public Sector Comparators is set out in Treasury Taskforce Technical Note 5, "How to Construct a Public Sector Comparator". Work is currently under way to assess how guidance might be updated to reflect recent changes in the 2002 Green Book.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101759; 401 c24W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Central government Investment Public sector Public finance Economic analysis
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk