§ Mr. Ian BruceTo ask the Prime Minister what the annual cost is of the Performance and Innovation Unit; and what action the Government are taking to implement its reports. [124285]
§ The Prime MinisterFor the financial year 1999–2000 the Performance and Innovation Unit (PIU) spent £2.3 million. For 2000–01 the unit has an allocation of £2.6 million.
Whenever PIU reports represent Government policy, implementation plans with lead responsibilities and timetables for action are included. I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for South Cambridge (Mr. Lansley) on 3 May 2000, Official Report, columns 109–10W.