§ Mr. Yeoasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will report on progress on the financial management initiative in Northern Ireland Departments.
§ Mr. ButlerThe report "Progress in Financial Management in Northen Ireland Departments" published today by Her Majesty's Stationery Office describes the considerable progress that has been made towards the achievement of the objectives of the financial management initiative since the publication of financial management plans in September of last year. I am making copies of the report available in the Library.