HL Deb 14 January 1971 vol 314 cc301-2WA
LORD CACCIA

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make a further statement on the introduction of the system for regular analysis and review of public expenditure programmes referred to in the White Paper on the Reorganisation of Central Government.

THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (EARL JELLICOE)

The Government have now approved the introduction of a system of Programme Analysis and Review (P.A.R.) by Departments on lines proposed by the team of businessmen based in the Civil Service Department. The detailed procedures will be the subject of intensive study by all Departments in the coming months.

House adjourned at eight minutes before eight o'clock.