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Ethnic minorities in public life

20 November 2008 (updated on 22 April 2010)

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House of Commons Library publishes new note entitled 'Ethnic Minorities in Politics, Government and Public Life'

"Ethnic minorities make up about 8% of the population of the United Kingdom, but are generally under-represented in politics and government. This note sets out the latest figures for elected bodies, the Government and other public organisations."