§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of464W Lancaster what are the main events his Department is proposing for Charter Week; what is the total cost to public funds; and how many (a) civil servants and (b) public officials will be playing a part. [30682]
§ Mr. HoramThe Office of Public Service and Science is planning a number of public service events to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the citizens charter, including
a reception for users who have nominated organisations for the 1995 charter mark and representatives of the nominated organisations;
- the publication of "Charter News";
- a consultation and customer satisfaction seminar; the publication of a guide to consultation;
- a conference on the information super-highway; and
- an announcement on 1995 charter marks applications.
There will be no additional cost or staff resources required as a result of holding these events in July. The officials concerned will be working on the events as part of their normal duties.