§ Sir Raymond PowellTo ask the Prime Minister how many quangos have been set up since 1 May 1997; what public money each has received; and if he will list each body set up, indicating the number of appointments he has made to each. [36979]
§ The Prime MinisterSince 1 May 1997, 19 new non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) have been set up. Many of these new bodies are essential in helping the Government to deliver their Manifesto commitments. The bodies are listed, together with the grant or grant-in-aid each has received, and the number of appointments I have made to each. The large majority of bodies are advisory, supported by staff in sponsor departments and do not receive any direct funding.
The Government have abolished 22 NDPBs since 1 May 1997 and are committed to keeping the number of NDBPs to a minimum. Ministers are currently examining 69W the NDPBs they sponsor with a view to identifying further candidates for abolition.
NDPBs established since 1 May 1997 NDPBs Number of appointments made by Prime Minister Grant or grant-in-aid 1997–98(£ million) Better Regulation Task Force 0 - Civil Justice Council 0 - Civil Procedure Rule Committee 0 - Commission for Racial Equality (NI) 0 - Disability Rights Task Force 0 - Expert Group on Airborne Particles 0 - Expert Group on Cryptosporidium in Water Supplies 0 - Football Task Force 0 10.050 Government Panel on Sustainable Development Education 0 - Historic Royal Palaces2 0 - New Deal Task Force 0 - Police Information Technology Organisation3 0 - Potato Development Council 0 - Qualifications and Curriculum Authority4 0 532.572 Royal Commission on Long Term Care of the Elderly 0 - Security Vetting Appeals Panel 6 - Skills Task Force 0 - Spectrum Management Advisory Group 0 - Treasure Valuation Committee 0 - 1£50,000 grant received from the English Sports Council. 2HRP took over the functions of Historic Royal Palaces Agency on 1 April 1998. 3Established on 1 April 1998. 4The QCA was established on 1 October 1997. It replaced the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority and the National Council for Vocational Qualifications which were both wound up on 30 September 1997. The total notional grant-in-aid paid to all three bodies in 1997/98 was £52.27 million (subject to audit). 5 Notional figure subject to audit.