HL Deb 05 July 2001 vol 626 c58WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which Ministers and which government department or departments have responsibility for co-ordinating the reform of anti-discrimination legislation. [HL37]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office I Baroness Morgan of Huyton)

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions each have responsibility for specific aspects of equality policy. Co-ordination of equality issues will be handled by a Cabinet Committee.