§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the projected budget is of the new Equality and Human Rights Commission in its first year of operation. [174701]
§ Ms HewittThe Government are committed to ensuring that the CEHR is properly and adequately resourced. Funding for the CEHR will be addressed in line with the Government process for financial planning for the next three years that is currently under way.
§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment has been made of the staffing levels that will be required by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. [174704]
§ Ms HewittNo assessment has been made as to projected staffing levels in the proposed Commission for Equality and Human Rights. This will be a matter to be addressed as planning for the CEHR progresses.