Years ago, when I was a minister at the Department of Culture (DCMS), I had a row with my opposite number at the Department of Trade (DTI). DCMS had over a few years accumulated a number of quangos working in the digital space. DTI had a few, too. Money was tight, and I suggested a review, to see if we could merge some, and abolish others. I was told in no uncertain terms where to get off.
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