To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster which task forces were (a) established and (b) abolished by Government departments since the last general election. (151264)

Information on department’s task forces in existence on 31 March 2006 is contained in “Public Bodies 2006”. This publication also lists those task forces that were wound up during 2005-06. “Public Bodies 2006” is available in the Libraries of the House.

Information for 2006-07 is in the process of being published by departments alongside the publication of departmental reports. A summary of this information will be published by the Cabinet Office after publication by departments.