AQW 49472/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 06/10/2015
Answered On Date: 20/11/2015
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they intend to bring age discrimination legislation to the Assembly before the end of the current mandate; and using accelerated passage if required.

Answer:

Public consultation on proposals to extend age discrimination legislation to the provision of goods, facilities and services closed on 8 October 2015. The consultation responses are currently being analysed and they will be taken into account when finalising policy proposals. We will then consider the options available to us for bringing this legislation before the Assembly.