§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been his response to the decision taken by Armagh Council not to recognise the Fair Employment Act in Northern Ireland; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. ConcannonSo far as I am aware the position is not that the Armagh Council has decided not to recognise the Fair Employment Act, but that it has refused to sign the declaration of intent, which is a voluntary matter. The council is, of course, already fully subject to the provisions of the Act.