Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: Which of the advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department (a) have a statutory base, (b) publish their advice to government, (c) publish an annual report and (d) lay an annual report before Parliament; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is under a statutory requirement. - Will write.

Answer: Dr. Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which of the advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department (a) have a statutory base, (b) publish their advice to Government, (c) publish an annual report and (d) lay an annual report before Parliament; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is under a statutory requirement. [21717] Mr. Hanley: I shall write to the hon. Member shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21717; 292 c982W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Disclosure of information Annual reports Publications Non-departmental public bodies Foreign and Commonwealth Office