§ 33. Miss BeggTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps his Department is taking to ensure small businesses understand the regulations relating to equal opportunities. [120538]
§ Ms HewittThe Small Business Service provides a wealth of information intended to ensure that small businesses understand the regulations relating to equal opportunities.
The DTI is also working with DfEE, the three statutory equality commissions, and ACAS on the development of a pilot information and advice service for business to be launched in the Autumn, called Equality Direct, based on business needs. The service will provide authoritative, confidential and coherent information and advice on all aspects of equal opportunities.