§ Mr. Steen:To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office how many executive agencies have been established since 1997. [131542]
§ Mr. Alexander:Thirty-nine executive agencies have been established since 1997.
Further information on existing agencies and former agencies can be found on the website http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/agencies-publicbodies under 'Executive Agencies and Non Ministerial Departments'.