§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many civil service posts have now been included in executive agencies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveOver 346,000 civil servants, 60 per cent. of the total, are now working in 91 executive agencies and other organisations operating on next steps lines. Functions covering over a further 88,000 civil servants are under consideration for agency status.