§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Minister for the Civil Service what is her estimate of the total saving achieved by the scrutinies and internal departmental reviews carried out under the guidance of Sir Derek Rayner.
§ Mr. HayhoeDecisions taken by Ministers on work they have been doing in association with Sir Derek Rayner have so far resulted in recurring savings of about £29 million a year and savings of about £23 million once-and-for-all. Necessary consultations are continuing. Savings will grow as further decisions are taken.