Parliamentary Advisor on Community Issues

Dear Sir or Madam,

The Government has an advisor called, Mr Abhay Lakahni who is
referred to as: Parliamentary Advisor on Community Issues.

I should be grateful if you can revert back with your responses to
the following questions:

a. When was Mr Lakahni appointed and by who?
b. What is the specific role of Mr Lakahni ?
c. Is this a paid position? If so, how much?
d. If not - what is the actual designation of the said position?
e. Have expenses been claimed by Mr Lakahni ? If so, for each of
the years he has been appointed, please confirm all his claims.
f. Has Mr Lakahni made any overseas visits on behalf of the
Government (either directly or indirectly)? If so, for each of the
years he has been appointed, confirm the full extent of each visit
and the reasons.
g. Since his appointment, what has Mr Lakahni done practically that
can be considered in line with his title of Parliamentary Advisor
on Community Issues?
h. How is this position related to the DCLG unit that deals
directly with Community Cohesion?
i. Does the Government have any other similar positions? If so,
please name each and the post holder and the same details as raised
in the questions above.

Yours faithfully,

K Dudakia

Dear Sir or Madam,

I have a letter in front of me in which it states that Mr Abhay
Lakhani - and I quote, is a 'Parliamentary Advisor on Community
Issues'. He is therefore either a representative of the Government
in some way, or, he is misrepresenting his position to the public
at large - in both cases one would wish to know what the actual
truth might be. The last example I have of his involvement is in
relation to an event that was organised jointly by him and Tony
McNulty MP in the House of Commons on 15th October 2009 (members
dining hall).

Your reply, though incomplete, is still very interesting. I should
be grateful if you can further investigate and confirm if such a
person has ever:

a. Taken part in any Government led initiative?
b. Represented the Government in any capacity?
c. Attended any event at No 10?
d. Has used any of the House of Commons stationary for his own use?
e. What is his connection with the Ex Minister, Tony McNulty? And
has this connection ever been abused in anyway?

I am sure you will appreciate why this has now become a very
important issue and that I may trust your indulgence to expedite
the matter.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

K Dudakia

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am mindful of the time that has gone by and trust that I may
expect a detailed response within the next few days.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

K Dudakia

Dear Sir or Madam,

I should be grateful if you can confirm when I can expect a full
reply to my query?

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

K Dudakia