Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution

HC Deb 18 January 1999 vol 323 cc305-6W

Mr. Burgon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the forthcoming financial, management and policy review of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution. [66569]

Mr. Meacher

As part of the Government's programme of regular financial, management and policy reviews of non-departmental public bodies, we are to conduct a review of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution. The review will evaluate the role and performance of the Royal Commission in order to make recommendations on its future development; in particular on the scope, focus and impact of the Commission's inquiries; and on its working methods and resources, and how these are managed. In carrying out the study, my Department will consult widely with relevant organisations and with those who have experience of the Royal Commission's work.