§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Prime Minister from what date conclusion No. 1 of the Performance and Innovation Unit report, "Wiring it Up", took effect for Cabinet Minsters; and what steps were taken to draw this to their attention. [114387]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 13 March 2000]: Conclusion number one of the Performance and Innovation Unit's report, "Wiring it Up", took effect from the date of its publication on 13 January 2000. I am, of course, in regular touch with Cabinet Ministers about their responsibilities. In addition, in explaining their work to new Cabinet Ministers I will take account of conclusion number one.