HL Deb 21 March 2002 vol 632 c178WA
Lord Desai

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progress has been made towards the completion of the first five-yearly financial, management and policy review of the Environment Agency. [HL3438]

Lord Whitty

We are pleased to announce that the department is today publishing the second and final stage of this review.

The findings of the review establish a basis for a new and strategic relationship between the agency and its sponsors; more effective business planning and performance review; a sharpening of efficiency; and a wide range of actions by both the agency and its sponsors towards the improved delivery of environmental functions.

A copy of the report has been placed in Libraries of both Houses.