HC Deb 23 October 1986 vol 102 cc954-5W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what response he has had to the consultative paper "Equal Opportunity in Employment in Northern Ireland: Future Strategy Options", and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Viggers

Since the consultative paper was issued as recently as mid-September it is too early to expect considered and formal responses and indeed none have been submitted so far. Interested parties have until 31 March 1987 to submit their views and it would not be appropriate to make a statement until those are received and considered.