§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which organisations and individuals he has consulted while undertaking the cross-departmental review of the Knowledge Economy; in what form he has consulted them; on how many occasions he has met them; and if he will make a statement. [126005]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithInformal consultations were held in confidence with a range of external organisations and individuals during the course of the review. The outcome of the review will be announced as part of the Government's new spending plans for 2001–02 to 2003–04.