§ Mr. DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish proposals on the future of the Review of Public Administration; and what consultation he will undertake. [131859]
§ Mr. PearsonI refer the hon. Gentleman to the statement by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, 24 June 2003, on the progress and priorities for Northern Ireland.
My right hon. Friend indicated that the Review team would prepare a paper for publication in the autumn, which will form the basis for discussions with local political parties and key stakeholders.
A consultation paper is now at an advanced stage of preparation and it is my intention that this will be published in the near future.