Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 May 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: Statement on what arrangements are being made for the quinquennial review of the Forest Enterprise Executive Agency.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what arrangements are being made for the quinquennial review of the Forest Enterprise Executive Agency. [122800] Mr. Morley: As an executive agency, Forest Enterprise is subject to review every five years--part of the process of continuous improvement of Government services promised in the "Modernising Government" White Paper of March 1999. Forest Enterprise was established as an executive agency on 1 April 1996 and its review has now started. Stage 1 is concerned with getting the organisation right, and its conclusions will be reported to Forestry Ministers in July. Stage 2, which is concerned with improving the agency's performance, will be completed in December. The review will include wide ranging consultation with Forest Enterprise's customers, visitors and other interested parties, who are invited to contact the Secretary to the Forestry Commissioners, at 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT or to visit the Forestry Commission's website at www.forestry.gov.uk/fereview.

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