Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: If he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f) provisions under the Citizens' Charter. - Ref to 273 c754-6W.

Answer: Dr. Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f) provisions under the citizens' charter. [20941] Mr. Horam: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 14 March 1996, at columns 754-56.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20941; 292 c643W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Accountability Audit Commission Citizen's Charter Freedom of information Government departments Non-departmental public bodies Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration National Audit Office Standards Department of Health