HC Deb 26 October 1979 vol 972 cc327-8W
Mr. Richard Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the annual cost of operating the Equal Opportunities Commission; and what estimate he has made of the cost in 1980.

Mr. Whitelaw

In the present financial year, the expenditure of the Equal Opportunities Commission is expected to be £2,588,000. Estimated expenditure for 1980–81 is currently being considered.

Mr. Richard Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement of his policy on the future of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Mr. Whitelaw

I have reviewed the future of the Equal Opportunities Commission and am satisfied that it has a continuing role.