To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will make a statement on the launch of the business in the community campaign "Race for Opportunity". [40361]

The Government warmly welcome the move by major companies to champion "Race for Opportunity". These companies recognise the diverse talents and business opportunities which our multiracial society has to offer. Champions of the campaign will take full account of the ethnic minority community in all aspects of their business, from marketing and purchasing to employment, and they will strive to become good corporate citizens. Such efforts are to be congratulated.