(c) Training and encouraging recruitment – Race Relations Act 1976 : Section 37 of the Race Relations Act (RRA) 1976 parallels s 47 of the SDA 1975, except for two matters. First, when assessing under-representation, it is the proportions, not numbers, that must be compared. Secondly, s 37 of the RRA 1976 does not provide a ‘domestic responsibility’ trigger. Section 38 of the RRA 1975 parallels s 48 of the SDA, except in two matters. As before, when assessing under-representation, it is the

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Blacks and ethnic minorities are heavily under-represented in the Parks and Open Spaces Services. Where such conditions exist the RRA (section 38) allows an employer to establish extra training opportunities specifically for those groups. We would therefore warmly welcome applications from black and ethnic minority people for the two apprenticeships.