Non-departmental Public Bodies: Representations on Public Policy

HL Deb 11 December 2003 vol 655 cc86-7WA

Lord Norton of Louth

asked Her Majesty's Government: What limitations there are, if any, on non- departmental public bodies making representations to government departments on issues of public policy. [HL145]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

There are no restrictions on non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) making representations on matters within their remit to government departments.