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The Quango Speech

The wet spring weather seems to have put out that "bonfire of the quangos".

The Queen's Speech announced the abolition of one quango - but the creation of six more.

List of quangos created:

1. OFSHOP - the new supermarket regulator or ombudsman, if you prefer

2. OFNUKE - the nuclear energy regulator

3. Health Education England

4. Health Research Authority

5. London Health Improvement Board

6. National Crime Agency

List of quangos abolished:

1. Audit Commission

Perhaps I missed some others?

Apart from all that, how's the plan to make those who decide public policy accountable to the public shaping up? 

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