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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 21 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. It was answered by Barbara Follett (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2008 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


Equal Opportunities: EU Law

Question
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality what steps the Government have taken to implement the EU Gender Directive.
Answer

The EU Gender Directive was implemented on 6 April 2008 by the Sex Discrimination (Amendment of Legislation) Regulations 2008. These regulations amended both the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
475 c806W; 201036
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Equality EU law
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk