§ Lord Pattenasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 23 March (WA 37), whether they will list by name all of the individuals for whom they use the expression "Envoy" and 137WA "Czar", together with an explanation of the status and level of responsibility that applies in the case of each of those so listed. [HL1913]
§ The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)The only civil servant with the official title of "Envoy" or "Czar" is Alex Allan, the e-envoy. He has a remit to drive forward e-commerce policy in the United Kingdom, and to represent the UK's e-commerce interests internationally. My answer of 9 March (Official Report, col. WA 157) set out his reporting lines.