Written question asked by Tom Clarke (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, When he next expects to meet the Disability Rights Commission to discuss disability rights in Northern Ireland. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Tom Clarke: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he next expects to meet the Disability Rights Commission to discuss disability rights in Northern Ireland. [159634] Mr. George Howarth: The Disability Rights Commission's remit does not extend to Northern Ireland and anti-discrimination legislation there is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland deals with disability and other equality issues in Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State met with members of the Equality Commission on 24 April to discuss their work on the statutory equality duty set out in section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c162W; 159634
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Disability Equality Northern Ireland Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Legislation: Northern Ireland Act 1998
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk