§ 42. Mr. Eggarasked the Minister for Civil Service what progress is being made with the production of new management information systems throughout Departments.
§ Mr. HayhoeEach major Department has been asked to prepare a specific programme to improve its financial management. Departments are considering their requirements for management information systems in that context.
§ Mr. EggarMy hon. Friend gives very encouraging news. Will he say by what date such schemes must be given to the Treasury? Will he confirm that in future more power will be given to the centre, particularly the Management and Personnel Office and the Treasury, to impose systems on other Departments?
§ Mr. HayhoeThe Departments have been asked to submit to the Treasury and to the Management and Personnel Office early next year their plans for improving their financial management. Further details will be included in the Government's response to the helpful and constructive report from the Treasury and Civil Service Select Committee.