To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what interim measures she plans to put in place to tackle discrimination on the grounds of (a) sexual orientation, (b) religious belief and (c) age in advance of the establishment of a Commission for Equality and Human Rights in 2006.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what interim measures she plans to put in place to tackle discrimination on the grounds of (a) sexual orientation, (b) religious belief and (c) age in advance of the establishment of a Commission for Equality and Human Rights in 2006.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the proposed Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003; if she will make a statement on the proposed Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the proposed Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003; if she will make a statement on the proposed Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 1 July 2003 650 c95WA, whether they will place in the Library of the House the response from the 16 faith groups who submitted responses on the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 and sought amendments to...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 1 July 2003 650 c95WA, whether they will place in the Library of the House the response from the 16 faith groups who submitted responses on the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 and sought amendments to...

Whether it is their view that an increase in the number of black, Asian and female persons and persons of different sexual orientation would improve the overall quality of the judiciary. [HL 3754].

Whether it is their view that an increase in the number of black, Asian and female persons and persons of different sexual orientation would improve the overall quality of the judiciary. [HL 3754].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 17 June 2003, 649 c93WA, whether they intend to give guidance about the meaning of Regulation 7(3) of the Employment (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003; and, if so, how they will ensure that such guidance is taken into account...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 17 June 2003, 649 c93WA, whether they intend to give guidance about the meaning of Regulation 7(3) of the Employment (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003; and, if so, how they will ensure that such guidance is taken into account...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 17 June 2003, 649 c93WA, which individuals and organisations made representations seeking amendments to the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 to ensure religious organisations could continue to comply with doctrinal beliefs or strongly held religious beliefs...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 17 June 2003, 649 c93WA, which individuals and organisations made representations seeking amendments to the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 to ensure religious organisations could continue to comply with doctrinal beliefs or strongly held religious beliefs...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the vires of section 7.3 of the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on the vires of section 7.3 of the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003.

Which of the organisations that made the representations to them about the draft published for consultation on 22 October 2002 supported the amendment of Regulation 7 of the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 so as to include the provision now set out in Regulation 7(3). [HL 3194].

Which of the organisations that made the representations to them about the draft published for consultation on 22 October 2002 supported the amendment of Regulation 7 of the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 so as to include the provision now set out in Regulation 7(3). [HL 3194].

What were the reasons for amending the draft published on 22 October 2002 of Regulation 7 of the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003. [HL 3191].

What were the reasons for amending the draft published on 22 October 2002 of Regulation 7 of the draft Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003. [HL 3191].

Draft SIs on employment equality (religion or belief) (SI 2003/1660) and employment equality (sexual orientation) (SI 2003/1661). Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2002/03).

Draft SIs on employment equality (religion or belief) (SI 2003/1660) and employment equality (sexual orientation) (SI 2003/1661). Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2002/03).

Draft SI on employment equality (sexual orientation) (SI 2003/1661). Lords debate on a motion to withdraw and lay amended regulations. Disagreed to on division (50 to 85). Lords debate on a motion to approve the draft SI. Agreed to on question. (Correction given on 18 June 2003 at 649 c902, in Division No 3 Lord Joffe should have been recorded as voting 'Content' instead of the Lord Jopling).

Draft SI on employment equality (sexual orientation) (SI 2003/1661). Lords debate on a motion to withdraw and lay amended regulations. Disagreed to on division (50 to 85). Lords debate on a motion to approve the draft SI. Agreed to on question. (Correction given on 18 June 2003 at 649 c902,...

Draft SI on employment equality (sexual orientation). (Affirmative instrument), together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry.Approved by Parliament. Made 26 June 2003 (SI 2003/1661). Coming into force 1 December 2003.

Draft SI on employment equality (sexual orientation). (Affirmative instrument), together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry.Approved by Parliament. Made 26 June 2003 (SI 2003/1661). Coming into force 1 December 2003.

Equality Bill (HL). Lords report stage. (HL Bill 56 2002/03).

Equality Bill (HL). Lords report stage. (HL Bill 56 2002/03).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his written ministerial statement of 20th March, 401 c54WS, on the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, whether the system of ex-gratia payments will apply to all partners irrespective of sex or sexual orientation; who will make the decision on eligibility for...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his written ministerial statement of 20th March, 401 c54WS, on the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, whether the system of ex-gratia payments will apply to all partners irrespective of sex or sexual orientation; who will make the decision on eligibility for...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what proposals there are to extend anti-discrimination law to cover discrimination in employment and training on grounds of sexual orientation. - Includes ref to 'Equality and Diversity: The Way Ahead'.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what proposals there are to extend anti-discrimination law to cover discrimination in employment and training on grounds of sexual orientation. - Includes ref to 'Equality and Diversity: The Way Ahead'.