§ Ms Janet AndersonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the division of responsibilities and relationship between his departmental Ministers and agencies.
§ Mr. HeseltineDTI Ministers determine the policy and resources framework within which each of our agencies operates, but do not normally become involved in the management of the agencies. The detail of the framework for each agency is set out in a framework document, copies of which are available in the Libraries of the House.