§ Ms JowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what changes he plans to introduce during the current round of competitive tendering for health and education services in Northern Ireland on the basis of recommendations made by the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland on equal opportunities and the competitive tendering process. [38100]
§ Sir John WheelerAny such changes will be considered in the context of the Government's response to the Equal Opportunities Commission regarding its report and recommendations.
§ Ms JowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what response he has made to the recommendations made by the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland in the report on its formal investigation into competitive tendering in health and education services. [38099]
§ Sir John WheelerI have not yet responded to the report and recommendations and will do so as soon as is practicable.