The Standing Committee on Family and Cultural Affairs ( no, Familie- og kulturkomiteen) is a

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of the

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. It is responsible for policies relating to families, children and youth, gender equality,

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and cultural affairs. It corresponds to the

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and the Ministry of Children and Equality. The committee has 10 members and is chaired by Svein Harberg of the

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Members 2009–13

References

{{Storting Standing committees of the Storting