HC Deb 05 May 1995 vol 259 cc333-4W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress he has made on the current review of the fair employment legislation in Northern Ireland, and if he will make a statement. [22111]

Mr. Ancram

In November 1994, my right hon. and learned Friend asked the Standing Advisory Commission for Human Rights to carry forward a review of employment equality after five years experience of the

since 1984 in (a) the Deny city council areas and (b) Northern Ireland. [21786]

Mr. Ancram

The information is as follows:

Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1989. The commission is taking steps to do so, and a review report should be available in 1996.