Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 7 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many complaints relating to discrimination on the basis of (a) age, (b) gender, (c) race and (d) sexual preference were made against her Department in each year between 1997 and 2004, broken down by complaints by (i) full-time employees, (ii) part-time employees and (iii) job applicants; and what the outcome was in each case.

Answer: Mr. Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many complaints relating to discrimination on the basis of (a) age, (b) gender, (c) race and (d) sexual preference were made against her Department in each year between 1997 and 2004, broken down by complaints by (i) full-time employees, (ii) part-time employees and (iii) job applicants; and what the outcome was in each case. [221138] Ms Hewitt: It has not proved possible to respond to my hon. Gentleman in the time available before Prorogation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1618W;432 c1613W; 221138
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Complaints Civil servants Department of Trade and Industry Equality
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk