§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer who was responsible for drawing up the terms of reference for the comprehensive spending review of the intelligence agencies. [14514]
§ Mr. Gordon Brown[holding answer 10 November 1997]The Terms of Reference were approved by Ministers after inter-departmental consultation including the Security and Intelligence Agencies.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the individuals who will undertake the comprehensive spending review of the Intelligence Services announced on 30 October; what arrangements have been made to make public the outcome; and when the review will be complete. [14512]
§ Mr. Gordon BrownStaff from the Cabinet Office, the Security and Intelligence Agencies and the Efficiency Unit will undertake the review. Ministers will decide if the outcome of the review should be published. The review will follow the comprehensive spending review timetable and will be completed by summer 1998.