HC Deb 03 April 2000 vol 347 cc360-1W
Mr. Peter Bradley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the future arrangements for the Centre for Management and Policy Studies and the Civil Service College. [117612]

Mr. Ian McCartney

From 1 April 2000 the Civil Service College will be fully integrated into the Centre for Management and Policy Studies (CMPS) at the heart of government within the Cabinet Office. As a result, the College will no longer operate as an executive agency.

CMPS will enjoy extensive management delegations and will operate within the terms of a framework document. Copies will be placed in the Libraries of the House.