Debates between Lord Maude of Horsham and David Lammy during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Maude of Horsham and David Lammy
Wednesday 20th October 2010

(13 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Maude of Horsham Portrait Mr Maude
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The aim of the quango review is not particularly to save costs or money—although it will—but principally to increase accountability. When functions are transferred, such as consumer advocacy functions to CABs, there will be a transfer of resources. The hon. Gentleman will have to wait a little longer to hear the extent of those resources.

David Lammy Portrait Mr David Lammy (Tottenham) (Lab)
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Why does the Minister intend to disembowel the Equality and Human Rights Commission? Does he not believe that its responsibility to promote equality on behalf of women and ethnic minorities is important? Why is he reducing it to a purely regulatory body?

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