Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what targets have been set for the release of his Department's material to the National Archives; what progress has been made in meeting those targets; and how many staff in his Department are engaged in reviewing records for that purpose.

All BIS records are released to the National Archives in accordance with the Public Record Act and the 20 year rule (previously 30 years).

All BIS records have been re-dated for review from 30 to 20 years.

There are two full time EO members of staff (and one HEO manager) working on record review. The team review BIS and DECC records – as part of a K&I shared service.