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Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 1998. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 19 November 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what external scrutiny of performance against public service agreements is planned. - (Holding answer 12 November 1998).
Answer

Mr. Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what external scrutiny of performance against public service agreements is planned; and if he will make a statement. [59425] Mr. Byers: [holding answer 12 November 1998]: The public service agreements will set out clear objectives and performance and efficiency targets for public services. Performance against these objectives and targets will be reported annually to Parliament and the public.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59425; 319 c842W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Monitoring Public service Standards