§ 70. Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Employment what action Her Majesty's Government propose to take in the light of the European Court of Justice ruling of 8 November relating to non-compliance of the United Kingdom with Community legislation on sex equality.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe European Court has found that the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 does not fully comply with the EC's equal treatment directive. We are studying the terms of the judgment and will consider carefully what action is necessary to ensure that we meet our Treaty obligations.