Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2000. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: Statement on what measures he proposes to address the criticism of United Kingdom management made in his report, the United Kingdom Competitiveness Indicators 1999; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures he proposes to address the criticism of United Kingdom management made in his report, the United Kingdom Competitiveness Indicators 1999; and if he will make a statement. [106521] Ms Hewitt: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Secretary of State for Education and Employment have decided to establish the Council for Excellence in Management and Leadership, under the Chairmanship of Sir Anthony Cleaver, with the overall aim of enabling UK managers to attain and sustain world class performance. It will achieve this by identifying the main issues for management and leadership and they key stakeholders who need to take action. It will address, in particular, the needs of small firms. The Council will review the quality of management education and training, advise on action to be taken, and report annually to Government and stakeholders on progress.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 343 c415-6W; 106521
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Business Industry Management Trade competitiveness Management techniques UK Competitiveness Indicators 1999