Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

Whether under equality law in Northern Ireland a potential employer is permitted to ask an applicant for a job if he or she is a smoker; if not, why; and whether it is possible for an organisation to employ only non-smokers. [HL 5208]

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

654 c274-5WA; HL 5208

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Employment Equality Northern Ireland Smoking