§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans his Department has to reduce the(a) number and (b) scope of executive agencies affiliated to his Department. [9126]
§ Mr. ByersWe have no current plans to reduce the number or scope of this Department's executive agencies. All agencies are subject to review, including five yearly reviews in accordance with Cabinet Office guidelines, which examine their status and work. The outcome of such reviews are announced to Parliament.