Written question asked by Wayne David (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry;Minister for Women

Question: To ask the Minister for Women, If she will make a statement on the Making it Happen consultation. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to 412 c17-9WS, 30 October 2003.

Answer: Mr. David: To ask the Minister for Women if she will make a statement on the Making it Happen consultation. [143338] Jacqui Smith: My right hon. Friend the Minister for Women announced on 30 October the Government's intention to set up a Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR). The CEHR will be key to realising the Government's vision of a fairer, more prosperous, more inclusive Britain based on equal opportunities for all and respect for the dignity and worth of each person. We have set up a Task Force to advise Government on the vision for the new body, and as a first task, assist us in the preparation of a White Paper to be published in the spring.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 415 c555-6W; 143338
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Equality Human rights Equality and Human Rights Commission Public participation
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