Bridges into the Future

HC Deb 12 November 1998 vol 319 cc282-3W

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the implementation of the Bridges into the Future strategy. [58823]

Mr. Tony Lloyd

We have implemented the recommendations outlined in "Bridges into the Future" through a series of initiatives including a Recruitment Fair and an Open Day aimed specifically at members of minority ethnic communities, targeted recruitment campaigns, a series of Community Fora, the introduction of a mentoring scheme and training for staff on managing diversity.

A copy of two reports which outline the progress achieved so far in the implementation of "Bridges into the Future" have been placed in the Libraries of the House.