asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has received the report of Sir Derek Rayner into the demand for, and resources devoted to, economic and statistical advice and services; and if he will publish it.

This exercise is being carried out by officials appointed by me and in consultation with Sir Derek Rayner. It forms in part a contribution to a Government-wide review of statistical services to be concluded later this year, the results of which will, I expect, be made known as soon after its conclusion as possible.