§ Mr. David AtkinsonTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the effect of his Department's policies on the residents of Bournemouth since 1995, with special reference to the effects of changes in the resources provided in real terms. [14943]
§ Mr. FreemanWithin the Cabinet Office, the Office of Public Service has responsibility for improving the efficiency of Government and public services for deregulation and for the competitiveness agenda. Clearly, the success of the Government's policies on competitiveness and deregulation impacts on small businesses in the Bournemouth area. Similarly, the citizens charter initiative also impacts on the public services in the area. In 1995, Dorset Health Care NHS trust was awarded a chartermark for its service to the community.