§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Prime Minister how many non-departmental public bodies have been(a) established and (b) abolished since 1 May 1997. [59208]
§ The Prime MinisterSince I May 1997, the Government have abolished 44 non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) and have established 30, including bodies such as the Low Pay Commission, the Disability 143W Rights Task Force and the New Deal Task Force which will help the Government fulfil their Manifesto commitments. The Government have also announced plans to abolish a further 37 NDPBS and Ministers are continuing to examine all the NDPBs they sponsor with a view to identifying further candidates for abolition.