§ Sir Paul BeresfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for the future of the DVOIT executive agency.
§ Mr. MacGregorFollowing a review of its activities, DVOIT will be the first next steps agency to be privatised. Under the citizens charter we are committed to improving service to the public. This means introducing the market to many areas of government. Privatisation brings choice and efficiency, and I am confident that the privatisation of DVOIT will lead to continuing improvements in value for money in the IT services provided for my Department.