Commission for Equality and Human Rights

HC Deb 11 December 2003 vol 415 cc555-6W

21. Mr. David

To ask the Minister for Women if she will make a statement on the Making it Happen consultation. [143338]

Jacqui Smith

My right hon. Friend the Minister for Women announced on 30 October the Government's intention to set up a Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR). The CEHR will be key to realising the Government's vision of a fairer, more prosperous, more inclusive Britain based on equal opportunities for all and respect for the dignity and worth of each person. We have set up a Task Force to advise Government on the vision for the new body, and as a first task, assist us in the preparation of a White Paper to be published in the spring.