§ Lord Dubsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What task forces, ad hoc advisory groups and reviews established since 20 May 1997 were in existence between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2001. [HL1427]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThis information has today been placed in the Libraries of both Houses in the form of an annual report; a copy is also being placed in the Vote Office. Future reports will be published annually.
138WATask forces, advisory groups and reviews provide independent, expert advice to government on a wide range of issues. These are an effective means of securing high quality advice on matters of real public concern and they seek to operate in as open and transparent a way as possible. While they are not a new phenomenon, it is only since 1997 that detailed information on them has been public.