Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ivan Lawrence (Conservative), on Tuesday, 18 June 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 73 members in total.
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RACE RELATIONS ACT 1976
That this House welcomes the 20th Anniversary of the Race Relations Act 1976 and its aims of promoting a society free from racial discrimination on the grounds of a person's colour, ethnic origin, race or nationality; congratulates the Commission for Racial Equality and its Commissioners established under the Act for the work undertaken in the last 20 years in attempting to achieve this laudable aim; and calls on all political parties to campaign for a just society which gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live free from discrimination and prejudice, and from the fear of racial harassment and violence.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.
- 1008A2
- at end add `,and looks forward to the time when colour of skin is as important as the colour of eyes or hair.'.
- 1008A1
- leave out from '1976' to end and add ' as a most suitable opportunity for the abolition of this expensive, ill-conceived, divisive, discriminatory, and discredited nostrum; believes that the funds so saved would be better used on health or education services; and invites Her Majesty's Government to bring forward the necessary legislation as a matter of urgency.'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1008
- 1008A2
- 1008A1
- Session
- 1995-96
- Subjects
- Commission for Racial Equality Racial discrimination Race relations
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