HC Deb 07 November 2002 vol 392 c455W
Mr. Grieve

To ask the Prime Minister, which Government Departments have put in place mechanisms to monitor the provision of public services to the British Sikh community. [80371]

The Prime Minister

As I have indicated in reply to earlier questions, as part of the Government's commitment to diversity a number of Departments employ diversity and equality advisers. These liaise with various communities on policy, operational and employment matters. Some of these, for example in the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Defence, focus specifically on issues relevant to the Sikh community.

The Government are committed to the provision of public services for all. Areas of specific concern to the Sikh community can be raised in a range of fora, including Race Equality Councils and with the appropriate Minister.