§ Mr. Molyneauxasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to include representation for Northern Ireland in making appointments to the European Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities.
§ Mr. AlisonHer Majesty's Government along with Governments of other member States in the Community are not responsible for making appointments to the European Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities, which has been set up by the European Commission for the Commission's own purposes. However, we have drawn to the attention of the Commission the fact that Northern Ireland is not represented on its advisory body.