HC Deb 26 February 1996 vol 272 c375W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps will be taken to incorporate the policy appraisal and fair treatment guidelines for the public service into the fair employment legislation. [15713]

Mr. Ancram

The policy appraisal and fair treatment guidelines have been issued as administrative guidance for Northern Ireland Departments and the Northern Ireland Office. There are no proposals to incorporate these guidelines in legislation.

Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many employers with more than 25 workers have not complied with requirements in respect of the submission of reviews for the Fair Employment Act 1976 in each year from 1 April 1990 to 31 March 1995. [15709]

Mr. Ancram

There is no requirement on employers with 25 or more employees to submit to the commission reviews under either the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976 or the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1989.