§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will publish a list of non-departmental public bodies(a) he has abolished since 1 May 1997 and (b) he has established since 1 May 1997; and what are the planned annual running costs of those that have been established since 1 May 1997. [34833]
§ Dr. HowellsSince 1 May 1997 the Department has abolished two bodies and transferred their functions to a new body:
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(a)Abolished Date of closure School Curriclum and Assessment Authority(SCAA) 30 September 1197 National Council for Vocational Qualification (NCVQ) 30 September 1997
£million (b) Established (c) Planned annual running costs 1997–98 estimate 1998–99 planned Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) 1 October 1997 10.5 19.5 for 6 months Disability Rights Task Force 1— New Deal Task Force 1— Skills Task Force 1— 1Advisory NDPBs, travel and subsistence costs.