HC Deb 14 July 1997 vol 298 c3W
Mr. Forth

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give for the spending review(a) the expected completion date and (b) the cost of conducting the review. [8263]

Mr. Darling

I expect the Comprehensive Spending Review to last approximately 12 months. The costs of the Review will be absorbed in the relevant departments running costs as would any similar review to look at improving efficiency and effectiveness.