§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many district health authorities do not include in their literature to job applicants a statement that they are equal opportunity employers in accordance with paragraph 1.7 of the code of practice laid before Parliament on 29 March 1983; and if he will communicate with them that they should comply with this paragraph of the code.
§ Mr. John PattenNo information is available on the number of health authorities who do this. We are currently considering whether we need to draw to the attention of health authorities the code of practice, when it comes into effect on 1 April 1984.