HC Deb 16 July 2001 vol 372 c56W
Mike Gapes

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture. Media and Sport what plans she has to undertake reviews of the public lending right and the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. [4027]

Tessa Jowell

As part of the Department's programme of quinquennial reviews of its public bodies, my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister for the Arts is today announcing that this summer we will be starting reviews of the Public Lending Right and the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

The reviews will include an evaluation of the role and functions of these bodies and how those functions can best be carried out, and a review of the efficiency and effectiveness of the way in which they deliver services to their users. We estimate that the reviews will be completed next spring. A copy of the announcement has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.