PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Arms Length Bodies (7 October 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to reduce the number of arm’s-length bodies sponsored by his Department.
Asked by:
Andrew Griffith (Conservative)
Asked by:
Andrew Griffith (Conservative)
Answer
Arm’s Length Bodies should operate efficiently and should only exist where necessary. The Department operates a review programme and a number of DSIT's ALBs are subject to review every year. These reviews consider the continuing necessity of the ALB. New ALBs are only established when all other delivery mechanisms have been exhausted and are subject to approval by HM Treasury.
Answered by:
Feryal Clark (Labour)
15 October 2024
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