Non-departmental Bodies (Hansard, 19 December 1990)

HC Deb 19 December 1990 vol 183 c174W 174W

§ Sir Philip Goodhart
To ask the Minister for the Civil Service how many non-departmental bodies are currently in existence; and when the annual list of such bodies will be published.

§ Mr. Renton
On 1 April 1990, there were 1,539 public bodies. That is 16 fewer than last year and 628 fewer than in 1979. These bodies are listed in "Public Bodies 1990", published today. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House.
In the year to 31 March 1990, 67 bodies were abolished and 51 new bodies set up.