HL Deb 23 July 2002 vol 638 cc66-7WA
Lord Carter

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will publish the annual report and accounts of the National Health Service Pensions Agency. [HL5495]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

We have approved the annual report and accounts which have today been laid before the House of Commons in accordance with the requirements of Section 7 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000. Copies have been placed in the Library.

Lord Carter

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will publish the key targets for 2002–03 of the National Health Service Pensions Agency; and whether they will make an announcement over the future of the agency [HL5496]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

We have agreed the agency's key targets for 2002–03, and have placed copies in the Libraries of both Houses. A review of the agency will be completed by the end of this year. This will address the performance of the agency and will examine the options ("prior options") for the future of the agency.