§ Lord Brougham and Vauxasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to evaluate the introduction of the Information Technology Agency Services Agency and revise the framework document, in line with the Next Steps principles.
§ Lord Mackay of ArdbrecknishI am pleased to announce that both an evaluation report and revised framework document on the Information Technology Services Agency have been published today.
The evaluation report shows clearly that the introduction of the agency has proved successful and is a sound basis on which to build. It also sets out the many improvements that have resulted from agency status, both in the agency's specific areas of responsibility, and their positive impact on the work of this department as a whole.
Copies of both the evaluation report and revised framework document have been placed in the Library.
Inquiries about the evaluation report should be addressed to: Ms C. Thompson, Department of Social Security, Room 926, The Ade1phi Building, 1–11 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6HT.
Inquiries about the revised framework document should be addressed to: Ms D. McKnight, Department of Social Security, Room 310C, North Fylde Central Offices, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3TA.