Non-departmental Public Bodies (Hansard, 13 December 1991)

HC Deb 13 December 1991 vol 200 c567W 567W

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

§ Mr. Renton
On 1 April 1991 there were 375 executive bodies, One more than last year; 874 advisory bodies, 97 less than last year; 64 tribunals, two less than last year; and 131 boards of visitors, three more than last year. In total there were 1,444 non-departmental public bodies—a fall of 95 over last year. Details can be found in "Public Bodies 1991" published today. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House.