§ Ms ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated cost of the review of the organisation and staffing of the Highways Agency announced to staff in November 1995. [20782]
§ Mr. WattsI have asked the chief executive of the Highways Agency to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Ms Clare Short, dated 14 March 1996:
The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your recent question about the cost of the review of the organisation and staffing of the Highways Agency announced to staff in November 1995.The internal review team estimate their costs at about £110,000. No external consultancy costs have been incurred.