I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 102 together.
Full membership of golf clubs should be available without discrimination on grounds of gender.
I intend to bring forward an equal status Bill which will deal with discrimination in non-employment areas on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin and membership of the travelling community.
There has been considerable consultation on this proposed legislation and a discussion paper was circulated to 80 outside bodies in July 1993. Further discussions with representatives of industry will be arranged.