§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Morgan of Huyton on 24 July, where in the list of ministerial responsibilities is responsibility allocated for equality policy on age discrimination (other than for pensioners), religious discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination. [HL697]
§ Baroness Morgan of HuytonI am responsible for co-ordination on the Article 13 Employment Directive and its implementation with respect to age, religion and sexual orientation, reporting to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. I am also responsible for wider policy on sexual orientation discrimination. Policy on age, except for the Article 13 Employment Directive, is with the Department for Work and Pensions (Ian McCartney) and policy on religion, except for the Article 13 Employment Directive, is with the Home Office (Angela Eagle).