St. Helena (Hansard, 23 April 1996)

§ Dr. Marek
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to ensure non-discrimination between the sexes in employment conditions in the public service on St. Helena. [26464]

§ Sir Nicholas Bonsor
There is no discrimination between the sexes in employment conditions.

§ Dr. Marek
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will take steps to ensure that no public service employee on St. Helena loses her employment because she becomes pregnant. [26463]

§ Sir Nicholas Bonsor
St. Helena Government public service orders provide that all established female officers are eligible for maternity leave. However, those engaged on temporary terms are not eligible. The St. Helena Government are reviewing the terms and conditions of unestablished employees.

§ Dr. Marek
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to remove Government control of access to the broadcasting service on St. Helena. [26465]

§ Sir Nicholas Bonsor
The Government of St. Helena are examining options for the management of Radio St. Helena, including establishing a media trust.