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If he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Services which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f)...

Asked by
Tony Wright (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
21 March 1997
Reference
292 c922W; 21452;21436
House
House of Commons

If he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f) provisions under the...

Asked by
Tony Wright (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 March 1997
Reference
20943; 292 c600W
House
House of Commons

Which bodies have a duty to ensure that the structure and operation of all drains and sewers, hitherto in public ownership, are maintained to a standard that minimises the risks to public and environmental health; who issues standards for those operations; how they are monitored; and which bodies are charged...

Asked by
Nigel Spearing (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 March 1997
Reference
20021; 292 c444-5W
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of the Environment
Type
Deposited papers
Date
12 November 1996
Reference
Dep/3 4077
House
House of Lords; House of Commons

When the Government will respond to the issues raised by the Committee on Standards in Public Life on aspects of conduct in local government in England, Scotland and Wales. - Inc ref to copies of the observations (in Lib as DEP/3 4077).

Asked by
David Congdon (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 November 1996
Reference
3651; 285 c8W
House
House of Commons

Pursuant to paragraph K8.1 of the Scott Report relating to ministerial accountability, what additional measures he proposes to ensure his Department's compliance with Paragraph 27 of Questions of Procedure for Ministers. - Ref to 272 c589-604W. - (Holding answer 26 February 1996).

Asked by
Ann Clwyd (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
28 February 1996
Reference
17308; 272 c640-1W;272 c620-1W
House
House of Commons

If he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f) provisions under the...

Asked by
Tony Wright (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 February 1996
Reference
16015; 272 c278W;272 c259W
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of the Environment
Type
Deposited papers
Date
2 November 1995
Reference
DEP/3 2234
House
House of Commons

What proposals he has to extend local democracy and accountability in local government in England. (Failed OPQ)

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 July 1995
Reference
33401; 263 c1407W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Paul Beresford (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
17 May 1995
Reference
260 c325-6
House
House of Commons

What steps he proposes to make the Government Office for London open to public scrutiny. (Failed OPQ). - Govt Office for London is responsible to Ministers, who are answerable to Parliament, in same way as other parts of civil service.

Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 May 1995
Reference
260 c250W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Paul Beresford (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
17 May 1995
Reference
260 c325-6
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Helen Jackson (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
17 May 1995
Reference
260 c325-6
House
House of Commons
What steps he will take to ensure that the operations of the proposed environment agency are open to public scrutiny. -
Asked by
Helen Jackson (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
17 May 1995
Reference
260 c325-6
House
House of Commons

If he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f) provisions under the...

Asked by
Tony Wright (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 April 1995
Reference
258 c474-5W;258 c473-4W
House
House of Commons

What is the division of responsibilities and relationship between his departmental ministers and agencies.

Asked by
Janet Anderson (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 January 1995
Reference
252 c406W;252 c408W
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Audit Commission; Department of Health; Department of the Environment; Welsh Office
Type
Deposited papers
Date
1 July 1994
Reference
DEP/3 154
House
House of Commons

Statement on relationship between the Audit Commission and his Department, and the other departments which sponsor the Commission's work. - Inc fact that a joint framework document "Accounting for Independent Audit", has been published today. Copies in Library.

Asked by
Simon Burns (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 June 1994
Reference
245 c222W;245 c220W
House
House of Commons

If the appointment of, or powers given to the new senior regional directors for urban regeneration, or the new procedures he proposes for determining the structure and distribution of related expenditure, are subject to any decision of Parliament. - Inc ref to 231 c515-6.

Asked by
Nigel Spearing (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 February 1994
Reference
237 c78W;237 c77W
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Department of the Environment
Type
Deposited papers
Date
3 August 1993
Reference
Dep 9491
House
House of Commons