HC Deb 24 February 1992 vol 204 c361W
42. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Minister for the Civil Service what new tasks have been assumed by the civil service in the past year; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

As departmental and agency reports show, the civil service is responding to a wide range of new tasks flexibly, effectively and efficiently. The question of functions and priorities is constantly under review.