UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What are "quangos"?
AA type of senior government minister or departmental secretary of state
BBodies that carry out government functions independently, at arm's length ✓
CA type of government-funded local charity or community interest organisation
DA formal standing committee that advises Parliament and ministers on policy areas
Explanation
Quangos (Quasi-Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisations) are bodies that carry out government functions but operate at arm's length from ministers. Examples include the Environment Agency and Ofsted.
hardquangosgovernmentpublic bodies
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