§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he will now approve the code of practice of the Equal Opportunities Commission for the elimination of sex and marriage discrimination and the promotion of opportunity in employment; and if he will make a statement;
(2) when he expects the Equal Opportunities Commission code of practice for the elimination of sex and marriage discrimination and the promotion of equality of opportunity in employment to be laid before Parliament; and when he proposes that it shall come into effect.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe Equal Opportunities Commission has not yet submitted its code of practice to my right hon. Friend for approval. I cannot therefore say when he will lay it before Parliament or when it will come into effect.