§ Mr. Iain Millsasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether there will be further service-wide reviews similar to the review of statistical services.
§ Mr. HayhoeMy right hon. and noble Friend the Lord President of the Council and I have put in hand two further reviews. The first is of supporting services in a wide range of Government research and development and allied scientific establishments. The aim will be to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. The second is of administrative forms. This will examine forms issued by selected Departments. The aim will be to reduce the burden on business and the public and make necessary forms simpler and more intelligible.
Sir Derek Rayner, supported in each case by a small team in the CSD, will co-ordinate both reviews. A series of reports will be made to departmental Ministers, and Sir Derek Rayner will report on the reviews as a whole to the Prime Minister and the Lord President of the Council.