HC Deb 08 March 1993 vol 220 cc391-2W
Mr. Butler

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when the 1993 Charter Mark awards competition will be launched.

Mr. Robert Jackson

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister launched the 1993 Charter Mark scheme on 17 February at his seminar on the citizens charter. All public sector organisations providing a service directly to the public are eligible to apply. The closing date for the scheme is 30 June 1993. Up to 100 Charter Marks can be awarded this year. The response that we have had so far has been very encouraging and we are expecting a large number of applications.