§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to extend the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Race Relations Act 1976 to the appointments procedures for(a) QCs and (b)judges; and if he will make a statement. [79795]
§ Mr. HoonThe Government are currently considering proposals for changes to the Sex Discrimination and Race Relations legislation, including whether these might have any implications for judicial appointments and appointments as Queen's Counsel.