§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the target was in each of the last five years for efficiency savings as a percentage of total running costs for each of the non-departmental public bodies for which his predecessor Department was responsible; and whether each target was met. [120925]
§ Mr. McNultyThe information is as follows:
Strategic Rail Authority
The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) was established in February 2001 and no targets for efficiency have yet been set. The SRA's Financial Framework designates their Chief Executive as being responsible for using resources 'economically, efficiently and effectively'. I am satisfied that he has done this.
Lighthouse Authorities
The Secretary of State has no power to set targets for the two lighthouse authorities that are identified as non-departmental public bodies (Trinity House Lighthouse Service and Northern Lighthouse Board). The two organizations set their own operational targets.