Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 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, pursuant to his Answer of 3rd April 2001 at 366 c103W, what discussions he has had with (a) women's groups, (b) representatives of ethnic minority groups and (c) student groups regarding the implications of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer of 3 April 2001, Official Report, column 103W, what discussions he has had with (a) women's groups, (b) representatives of ethnic minority groups and (c) student groups regarding the implications of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations. [160649] Mr. Alan Johnson: I am always willing to meet representative bodies to discuss the implications of the draft Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2001, provided, of course, a mutually convenient time can be arranged. To date I have had no such meetings with groups representing women, ethnic minorities or students.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c212W; 160649
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Employment agencies Regulation
Legislation: Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2001
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