HL Deb 08 May 2000 vol 612 cc214-5WA
Lord Dubs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What targets they have set the Central Science Laboratory for 2000–01. [HL2284]

1. Baroness Hayman

My right honourable friend the Minister has set the Central Science Laboratory the following performance targets for 2000–01.

Efficiency

To deliver the efficiency targets set out in the Business Plan.

Quality and Delivery of Science

2. To review the methodology used for assessing customer satisfaction and undertake a survey in spring 2001 based on the review results.

3. To achieve a minimum of 85% of project milestones in MAFF commissioned projects.

Financial Performance

4. To recover the full economic costs (calculated according to resource accounting principles) of its services, after allowing for relocation costs.

5. To operate within 95% and 100% of allocations by the MAFF Management Board for running costs, capital and receipts.