Document 237 - Written interpellation by V. Svobodová to A. Babiš concerning the abolition of agendas at the Government Office relating to human rights, equality, national minorities, persons with disabilities, anti-drug policy, and mental health

Scope: Sections 110–112; pages 1–6.

This is a written interpellation regarding the transfer of responsibilities from the Office of the Government to ministries in the areas of human rights, equality, minorities, disability, drug policy, and mental health. The MP requests an explanation of the background, objectives, personnel and financial impacts, and risks to coordination and the fulfillment of international obligations. The Prime Minister asserts that this is not a weakening but a strengthening of these portfolios: experts, projects, and funding are to be transferred along with them; government strategies and councils are to remain in place; and government commissioners are to support coordination. According to the response, political responsibility lies with the government as a whole, with the Prime Minister responsible for the strategy and ministers responsible for implementation within their respective ministries.