§ Mr. McFallTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much he expects the implementation of the citizens charter proposals to cost; and if he will provide an analysis of this figure Department by Department.
§ Mr. MaudeThe Government have made extra resources available to priority public services whenever money can be afforded. The latest public expenditure plans were set out in the 1991 autumn statement, and in more detail in departmental reports—Cm 1901 to 1919. The citizens charter, however, is about finding better ways of converting the money that can be afforded into even better public services. I therefore expect citizens charter proposals to be implemented within the public spending plans already announced.