HC Deb 08 June 1990 vol 173 cc742-3W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what(a) guidance and (b) encouragement is given by his Department to local authorities to use management consultants to improve the efficiency of local government; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

None. It is for authorities themselves to decide whether to use consultants for this or other purposes. The Audit Commission and its auditors issue a great deal of very valuable advice to help authorities improve their efficiency.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what involvement his Department had in the recent study by the PA Consulting Group andLocal Government Chronicle entitled, "The Management of Change in Local Authorities"; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

None.

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