§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is yet in a position to announce a decision on whether or not to implement the draft code of practice in employment submitted to him by the Commission for Racial Equality; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonThe Commission for Racial Equality submitted the revised draft code of practice to my right36W hon. Friend on 22 November and he is now considering it under the procedures laid down in section 47 of the Race Relations Act. We hope to announce a decision shortly.