§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his reply of 26 April, Official Report, columns 590–91, by whom his Department's policies and procedures were reviewed before the Commission for Racial Equality's code of practice became operative; and when and to whom additional guidance and instructions were issued.
§ Mr. RidleyMy Department's policies and procedures were reviewed by my officials. Existing guidance and instructions on recruitment, promotion and training already cover equality of opportunity and the avoidance of direct or indirect discrimination.