§ Rob MarrisTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what steps Government departments are taking to encourage an increase in the number and profile of public appointments to local and national decision-making bodies for members of the British Sikh Community. [104734]
§ Mr. AlexanderWork is currently under way in my Department on a new website which will enable people to get details of current and prospective public appointment vacancies across Government Departments. This new website will enable people to search on the basis of topic, department and location of the body and will be linked through to further information about each vacancy including how to apply. The new website will be complemented by a bi-annual newsletter, so that access to the internet is not a barrier. The website and newsletter will be launched shortly.
By developing this new website, we will be providing greater access to information about public appointments, encouraging a far wider audience to participate in public life.