HC Deb 07 March 1989 vol 148 c483W
Q173. Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Prime Minister if she will set out the duties of the head of the Government information service and the Minister to whom he is responsible.

The Prime Minister

The head of the Government information service has a general responsibility for its leadership and well-being. He is available personally to help Departments, who are responsible for the day-to-day management of their own information staff, on both general and individual management problems. He has a general responsibility for recruitment, training and career development policies. The head of the Government information service is responsible to the head of the home Civil Service for these duties, and, through him, to me.