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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Ackner (Crossbench). It was answered on Thursday, 19 January 2006.


Mental Health Bill: Race Equality Impact Assessment

Question
My Lords, why have we dropped the use of the word ““effect”” and seized upon this odd word ““impact””?
Answer

My Lords, this is a government who like to have impact.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
677 c765 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Impact assessments
Legislation
Draft Mental Health Bill (2004)
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk