HL Deb 03 May 2001 vol 625 cc130-1WA
Lord Tomlinson

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progress has been made in the review of the work of the Treasury Solicitor's Department. [HL2031]

The Attorney-General (Lord Williams of Mostyn)

I refer to the review of the Treasury Solicitor's Department that I announced to this House on 8 March, col.WA36.

I am pleased to announce the publication of the report on the first stage of the review. The report concludes that the Treasury Solicitor's Department has generally provided a high quality service to the Government and should continue to be an agency. Stage 2 of the review will examine how the agency's performance can be enhanced and improved to meet the increasing demands upon its services.