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Think tank calls for 11 Million to be scrapped

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11 Million, the office of the children's commissioner for England, is among at least eight quangos that should be scrapped by an incoming government, according to a report by think tank the Centre for Policy Studies.

The think tank, founded by Margaret Thatcher in 1974, believes more than £600m could be saved every year if at least eight of the government's quangos, or non-departmental government bodies, which have the greatest influence on schools were abolished.

The report states: "11 Million should be abolished. This would provide a clear statement on the part of an incoming government that rather than attempting to implement an overarching strategy for every child in the country, the remit of state intervention should focus on those most in need."

A spokesman for 11 Million said: "11 Million fulfils a unique and statutory role of promoting the views and interests of all children and young people in England, especially those from vulnerable groups, and across all issues. The Children's Commissioner for England is also an internationally recognised post commended by the United Nations.

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