Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 10 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Thursday, 19 June 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress has been made on the review called Reform of Public Administration.

Answer: Mr. Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made on the review called Reform of Public Administration. [119044] Mr. Paul Murphy: The Review of Public Administration (RPA) was initiated by the Northern Ireland Executive in June 2002. The original work programme for the review envisaged final decisions being taken by the Executive in December 2003. The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly has, however, affected this timetable. The RPA has continued with its scheduled programme of engagement, research and study visits, but I decided earlier this year not to go out to public consultation in advance of the elections to the Assembly, then scheduled for 29 May 2003. I am currently examining the options for the future conduct of the Review and intend to make an announcement in the near future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119044; 407 c341W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Administration Northern Ireland Reviews Review of Public Administration in Northern Ireland
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk