§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what topics have been covered in the efficiency unit's central scrutiny programme in the last financial year.
Mr. WaldergraveSeventeen efficiency scrutinies have been undertaken by Departments in 1991–92 in association with the Prime Minister's adviser on efficiency and the efficiency unit. The programme of scrutinies, including those which are not yet completed, is as follows:690W
Department/Title of scrutiny Report completed Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Organisation of Purchasing and Supply Yes Customs and Excise VAT Enforcement Yes Ministry of Defence Third Line Helicopter Repair Yes Electronic Component Repair Yes Department of the Environment Rent Officer Service Yes Department of Health Office Equipment, Furniture and Fittings Yes Home Office Information Flows Between Police and Government Yes Inland Revenue Organisation of Trust Work Yes Sub-Contractors Deduction Scheme Yes Northern Ireland Office Escorting and Conveyance of Prisoners Yes Overseas Development Administration Output and Performance Measures Yes Scottish Office Text Creation Yes Department of Social Security Departmental Relationships No Benefiting the Community Yes Department of Trade and Industry Management Information Systems No Management of Accommodation Yes Department of Transport Developers' Contributions to Highway Works Yes