The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and theDepartment for Work and Pensions provide information and guidance for employersin England, Scotland and Wales on the regulations and proposed regulations whichimplement the terms of this directive.Withinthe partnership framework between the Scottish Executive and COSLA, the Scottish Executive undertakes to facilitate consultation with local government on allproposals which affect or might affect the structure, role, functions andfinancing of local government, including the impact of cross-cutting issuessuch as equal opportunities.Discussionsare on-going between Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the STUC on the promotionof fair employment practice and partnership at work.Scottish Enterprise hasprovided information on the new...