§ Mr. David Stewart:To ask the Minister for Women (1) what research she has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated since July 2002 to identify private members' sports clubs which are voluntarily removing rules which lead to different gender playing practices; [141555]
(2) what percentage of private members' clubs deny women members equality of membership rights. [141556]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 9 December 2003]There has been no formal assessment of sex discriminatory practices in private members' sports clubs.
Sex discriminatory treatment in private clubs is contrary to this Government's principles of opportunity for all. We have in the past consulted informally with interested parties about their progress in reducing such discrimination by voluntary means. We are keeping this matter under review.