§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he plans to increase the grant by his Department to the Commission for Racial Equality in the financial year 1982–83; and, if so, by how much.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe provision for the commission in 1982–83 will be published in the Supply Estimates in due course.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received from the indigenous community with regard to the operation of the Commission for Racial Equality; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what representations he has received from the ethnic minorities with regard to the efficiency and operation of the Commission for Racial Equality; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawI receive correspondence expressing a variety of opinions about the commission. The Home Affairs Committee's report on the operation and effectiveness of the commission has been published today, and I shall be studying its findings and recommendations.