§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, since the coming into force of Part III of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (Prevention of Religious and Political Discrimination), what efforts he has made to encourage employers in Londonderry, Newry and Strabane to remove discrimination against Protestant workers.
§ Mr. David HowellBoth before and since the coming into force of Part III of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973, consultations have been taking place about the report and recommendations of the working party established to consider what steps should be taken to counter religious discrimination where it may exist in the private sector of employment. The Government will introduce appropriate measures when these consultations are complete.