Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 7586

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Arms Length Bodies

Tabled: 7 October 2024
Answered: 15 October 2024

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

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.

Answer

Feryal Clark
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 ...

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