Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Barry Gardiner and Nick Hurd

Wednesday 24th November 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hurd]

I know that the hon. Gentleman takes a big interest in this subject as vice-chair of the all-party group. The Government take it seriously. We are taking forward the recommendations in the Stiglitz, Sen and Fitoussi report and the conference tomorrow will be the first step in deciding how we go forward to measure and promote subjective well-being. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman’s view will be heard.

[Barry Gardiner (Brent North) (Lab)]

As part of his efforts to promote well-being, will the Minister consider the abolition of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority?

[Mr Hurd]

I sense that there might be some consensus on that in the House, but it is a subject well above my pay grade.