Public Bodies (Hansard, 6 February 1995)

HC Deb 06 February 1995 vol 254 c2W 2W

§ Mr. Simon Coombs
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many non-departmental public bodies are currently in existence; and when the annual list of such bodies will be published.

Mr. Robert G. Hughes
On 1 April 1994 there were 1,345 non-departmental public bodies—a fall of 44 since 1993. Since 1979, the number of non-departmental public bodies has been reduced by 38 per cent. from 2,167. Details can be found in "Public Bodies 1994" published today. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.