HL Deb 09 July 2003 vol 651 cc45-6WA
Baroness Turner of Camden

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What performance targets have been set for the Royal Parks for the year 2003–04 to 2005–06. [HL3916]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Lord McIntosh of Haringey)

The following performance targets have been set for the Royal Parkas:

  1. 1. To increase numbers benefiting from educational activities by 10 per cent each year.
  2. 2. Each park to score at least 85 per cent for quality and cleanliness as assessed by visitor satisfaction surveys.
  3. 3. Each park to score at least 85 per cent for soft landscaping, as assessed by an independent expert.
  4. 4. Maintain the International Standards Organisation's certifiable standard (IS014001) status for environmental management.
  5. 5. To enhance summer entertainment in 2003–04 with at least four new events extending access to target groups.
  6. 6. To increase self-generated income by £1.1 million to £7 million by 2005–06 ( = 29 per cent of DCMS grant).