§ 27. Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his Department gives legal advice to the Equal Opportunities Commission.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo. The Equal Opportunities Commission has a legal adviser on its staff.
§ 53. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the Equal Opportunities Commission to ensure that it has all the facilities necessary for the efficient discharge of its duties under the terms of the Sex Discrimination Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe Department is in frequent contact with the Equal Opportunities Commission and the resources which it has to discharge its duties under the Act are kept under review.