HC Deb 29 November 2000 vol 357 c635W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps to ensure that people who are HIV-positive do not suffer discrimination as a result of employment practices followed by his Department. [137790]

Mr. Mandelson

The Northern Ireland Office has a well established equal opportunities policy founded on the principle that people must have equality of opportunity for employment and advancement solely on the basis of their suitability for the work.