HC Deb 15 May 1995 vol 260 c69W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security which non-departmental public bodies within the responsibility of his Department are subject to scrutiny by(a) ombudsmen, (b) the National Audit Office, (c) the Audit Commission and (d) other monitoring officers; which are covered by citizens charters; in which performance indicators apply; and in which members are liable to surcharge. [23957]

Mr. Hague

The information requested, in respect of those bodies listed in "Public Bodies 1994", is as follows:

  1. (a) The administrative function of the Independent Tribunal Service and Central Adjudication Services is subject to such scrutiny.
  2. Arrangements to bring the Occupational Pensions Board within the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration are well advanced.
  3. (b) All bodies are subject to scrutiny by the National Audit Office.
  4. (c) None.
  5. (d) All bodies are subject to the financial and resource controls set by the Accounting Officer for the Department.
The Occupational Pensions Board is committed to the principles of the citizen's charter, and has published its own charter standard statement and code of practice. The Independent Tribunal Service and Central Adjudication Services have set performance indicators. No member of any body is liable to surcharge.