§ Mr. SimsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will place in the Library a copy of the framework document of the Information Technology Services Agency.
§ Mr. NewtonI have placed copies of the framework document and business plan for the Information Technology Services Agency, launched today, in the Libraries of both Houses. I am confident that new arrangements outlined in these documents will introduce greater efficiency in to my Department's computer and telecommunications operations and through this an improved service to the public.
I will remain accountable to parliament and the public for all aspects of my Department's work, but within the framework of ministerial policy there will be maximum delegation of responsibility for operational matters to the chief executive of the agency.