§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will(a) list the recommendations of the August 2000 meeting of the European Social Rights Committee following consideration of the UK's 20th report on Implementation of the European Social Charter, (b) set out his response to each and (c) list the steps he plans to take to bring these recommendations to the attention of each of the institutions of devolved Government. [139727]
§ Ms JowellThe conclusions of the European Committee of Social Rights on the UK's 20th Report are not due to be published until 31 December 2000. We will then consider the Committee's conclusions and consult with appropriate Government Departments and devolved Administrations on any response that may be required within the further stages of the European Social Charter's supervisory mechanism.