Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 25 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what proportion of departmental services and activities have so far been reviewed, as required by the policy set out in the handbook, Better Quality Services. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what proportion of departmental services and activities have so far been reviewed, as required by the policy set out in the handbook, "Better Quality Services". [47257] Dr. Howells: So far reviews of 8 per cent. of departmental services and activities have been completed. A recent study carried out jointly with the Treasury and the Centre for Management and Policy Studies will lead to the completion of reviews of a further 40 per cent. The Department is on course to meet its service delivery agreement target of conducting better quality services reviews of 50 per cent. of its activities by the end of 2004.

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