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Written question asked by Lord Ouseley (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006.


Commission for Equality and Human Rights

Question
Whether they will seek to appoint commissioners for the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) who reflect specific experiences and backgrounds of the equality strands covered by the CEHR; and when such appointments will be announced.
Answer

The Secretary of State will appoint commissioners to the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) who as a group have a wide range of knowledge and experience of discrimination and human rights issues and concerns. The announcement of the appointments is likely to be made shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8121; 686 c107WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Equality and Human Rights Commission Public appointments
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk