Oh no it hasn't. It is to be abolished, if the coalition lasts long enough - but will not be in legislation till next year.
"The effective delivery of public services is essential and I am committed to increasing the transparency and accountability of Defra's public bodies and to reducing their numbers and costs. Times have changed since many of these bodies were set up and much of what they do is now everyday Government business." One man's quango is someone else's vital body to inform and advise government. Steve
