§ 25. Mr. Neil TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment his Department has made of the steps taken by local authorities to provide best value in their services. [112197]
§ Ms ArmstrongAn interim evaluation of the 40 best value pilot authorities, carried out by the Warwick University Business School, was published on 22 November 1999. All the authorities found the best value framework worked, but was more challenging than they had expected. However, after only 12 months work, there were real examples of improved services and cost savings and real engagement with local people.
§ 33. Mrs. Fiona JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the Best Value pilot schemes in the east midlands. [112205]
§ Ms ArmstrongAn interim evaluation of all the best value pilot authorities, including those in the east midlands, was carried out by Warwick University Business School and published on 22 November 1999. All the authorities found the best value framework worked, but was more challenging than they had expected. 593W However, after only 12 months of work, there were real examples of improved services and cost savings and real engagement with local people.