§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the non-departmental public bodies, arms-length organisations, and executive agencies which can be referred to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration. [24212]
§ Mr. LangThe following non-departmental public bodies sponsored by my Department fall within the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.
- Crofters Commission
- New Town Development Corporations
- Red Deer Commission
- Scottish Arts Council
- Scottish Homes
335 - Scottish Legal Aid Board
- Scottish Medical Practices Committee
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- Scottish Sports Council
- Scottish Tourist Board
Executive agencies are within the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Commissioner in the same way as their parent Department. Scottish Office executive agencies are:
- Scottish Prison Service
- Historic Scotland
- Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency
- Scottish Agricultural Science Agency
- Scottish Office Pensions Agency
- Students Awards Agency for Scotland