If he will list all those services or functions that have been contracted out from his Department since November 1991 without market testing an in-house bid against external competition, with, in each instance, the successful contractor and the reasons for the decision to exclude an in-house bid. - None.

If he will list all those services or functions that have been contracted out from his Department since November 1991 without market testing an in-house bid against external competition, with, in each instance, the successful contractor and the reasons for the decision to exclude an in-house bid. - None.

If he will provide figures for the reduction in numbers of posts as a result of contracting out since 1979 in his Department and agencies for which he has responsibility. - Not readily available & disproportionate cost.

If he will provide figures for the reduction in numbers of posts as a result of contracting out since 1979 in his Department and agencies for which he has responsibility. - Not readily available & disproportionate cost.

If he will list all the market tests that have taken place in his Department since November 1991; whether the result was the maintenance of in-house provision or whether the service was contracted out; what was the name of the successful contractor where appropriate.

If he will list all the market tests that have taken place in his Department since November 1991; whether the result was the maintenance of in-house provision or whether the service was contracted out; what was the name of the successful contractor where appropriate.

How many staff in his Department are assigned to the market testing programme; how much the programme has cost his Department since November 1991. - Inc figure.

How many staff in his Department are assigned to the market testing programme; how much the programme has cost his Department since November 1991. - Inc figure.

If he will list the firms of consultants used by his Department as part of the market testing programme since November 1991 together with the total cost. - Inc figure.

If he will list the firms of consultants used by his Department as part of the market testing programme since November 1991 together with the total cost. - Inc figure.

If he will list those agencies in his Department which are being considered for privatisation or contractorisation. - Ref to 214 c104W.

If he will list those agencies in his Department which are being considered for privatisation or contractorisation. - Ref to 214 c104W.

If he will list all those functions and areas in his Department and associated agencies that have been identified for market testing in the wake of the White Paper, Competing for Quality. - Programme yet to be finalised. Announcement shortly.

If he will list all those functions and areas in his Department and associated agencies that have been identified for market testing in the wake of the White Paper, Competing for Quality. - Programme yet to be finalised. Announcement shortly.

If he will list those parts of his Department, including executive agencies, carrying out reviews over the last 12 months into the pay and grading of staff and the firm of consultants engaged, where appropriate. - None.

If he will list those parts of his Department, including executive agencies, carrying out reviews over the last 12 months into the pay and grading of staff and the firm of consultants engaged, where appropriate. - None.

If he will list each private sector consultancy firm which has been retained by each agency within his Department, and for his Department as a whole, for the purposes of advising on the market testing programme; and whether the appointment in each case was the result of competitive tendering.

If he will list each private sector consultancy firm which has been retained by each agency within his Department, and for his Department as a whole, for the purposes of advising on the market testing programme; and whether the appointment in each case was the result of competitive tendering.

If he will list those new facilities for staff including nurseries and health care schemes which have been introduced in each of his Department's executive agencies since their establishment.

If he will list those new facilities for staff including nurseries and health care schemes which have been introduced in each of his Department's executive agencies since their establishment.

How many staff were in post on the date that each of his Department's executive agencies were established; and how many staff are in post now, in each case. - Inc figures.

How many staff were in post on the date that each of his Department's executive agencies were established; and how many staff are in post now, in each case. - Inc figures.

What is the maximum salary payable to the chief executive of each of his Department's executive agencies, including performance-related element, and the length of time of the chief executive's contract in each case. - Inc figures.

What is the maximum salary payable to the chief executive of each of his Department's executive agencies, including performance-related element, and the length of time of the chief executive's contract in each case. - Inc figures.

How much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of each of his Department's executive agencies; and whether the cost was borne by the parent Department or the new agency. - Inc figure.

How much was spent on events and publicity surrounding the launch of each of his Department's executive agencies; and whether the cost was borne by the parent Department or the new agency. - Inc figure.

If he will list the post, grade and maximum salary payable, including performance-related elements, in each case where appointments from the private sector have been made to his Department's executive agencies at grade 7 or above, since their establishment. - Inc figure.

If he will list the post, grade and maximum salary payable, including performance-related elements, in each case where appointments from the private sector have been made to his Department's executive agencies at grade 7 or above, since their establishment. - Inc figure.

Whether a group bonus scheme is in operation in each of his Department's executive agencies.

Whether a group bonus scheme is in operation in each of his Department's executive agencies.

What was the first degree obtained by the chief executive of each of his Department's executive agencies; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded.

What was the first degree obtained by the chief executive of each of his Department's executive agencies; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded.

When the last annual report for each of his Department's executive agencies was published; and when the next one is due.

When the last annual report for each of his Department's executive agencies was published; and when the next one is due.

If he will list the new forms of alternative working patterns introduced into each of his Department's executive agencies since their establishment; and provide a break-down by grade of the numbers of staff taking up each new working pattern for each new agency.

If he will list the new forms of alternative working patterns introduced into each of his Department's executive agencies since their establishment; and provide a break-down by grade of the numbers of staff taking up each new working pattern for each new agency.

If he will list the quality of service performance indicators adopted by each of his Department's executive agencies since their establishment; and separately identify those quality of service performance indicators already operative prior to agency status.

If he will list the quality of service performance indicators adopted by each of his Department's executive agencies since their establishment; and separately identify those quality of service performance indicators already operative prior to agency status.

What was the total amount spent by his Department in the 1990-91 financial year on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases; and if he will list each management or computer consultancy contract awarded by his Department in 1990-91, giving in each case the name of the...

What was the total amount spent by his Department in the 1990-91 financial year on management and computer consultancy contracts, excluding hardware and software purchases; and if he will list each management or computer consultancy contract awarded by his Department in 1990-91, giving in each case the name of the...