Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Questions
How many Quangos were there in each year since 1998?
How many quangos were there in Scotland under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Executive in 2006?
How many executive agencies are there?
How many advisory bodies are there?
How many tribunal bodies are there?
How many independent monitoring boards are there?
Which government department has the most quangos under its jurisdiction?
Which government department has the least quangos under its jurisdiction?
Financial Questions
Which agency receives the most government funding?
| Year | Quango | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Primary Care Trusts | £50,682,221,000 |
| 2005 | Primary Care Trusts | £45,604,173,000 |
| 2004 | Primary Care Trusts | £46,278,002,000 |
| 2002 | Higher Education Funding Council for England | £4,776,396,000 |
| 2001 | Higher Education Funding Council for England | £4,462,112,000 |
| 2000 | Health Boards | £4,647,000,000 |
| 1999 | Health Authorities | £29,682,000,000 |
| 1998 | Health Authorities | £23,230,000,000 |
Which agency has the biggest gross expenditure?
Personnel Questions
Who has the highest salary in any given year?
Which Quango has the most employees?