HC Deb 15 July 1992 vol 211 cc689-90W
Mr. Paice

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what topics have been covered in the efficiency unit's central scrutiny programme in the last financial year.

Mr. Waldergrave

Seventeen efficiency scrutinies have been undertaken by Departments in 1991–92 in association with the Prime Minister's adviser on efficiency and the efficiency unit. The programme of scrutinies, including those which are not yet completed, is as follows:

Department/Title of scrutiny Report completed
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Organisation of Purchasing and Supply Yes
Customs and Excise
VAT Enforcement Yes
Ministry of Defence
Third Line Helicopter Repair Yes
Electronic Component Repair Yes
Department of the Environment
Rent Officer Service Yes
Department of Health
Office Equipment, Furniture and Fittings Yes
Home Office
Information Flows Between Police and Government Yes
Inland Revenue
Organisation of Trust Work Yes
Sub-Contractors Deduction Scheme Yes
Northern Ireland Office
Escorting and Conveyance of Prisoners Yes
Overseas Development Administration
Output and Performance Measures Yes
Scottish Office
Text Creation Yes
Department of Social Security
Departmental Relationships No
Benefiting the Community Yes
Department of Trade and Industry
Management Information Systems No
Management of Accommodation Yes
Department of Transport
Developers' Contributions to Highway Works Yes