Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative). It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2007 on behalf of the Minister for Women.

Equality Act 2006 (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007

Question: What recent representations she received on the Equality Act 2006 (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Since Parliament passed the regulations, we have continued to receive many written representations from a wide variety of individuals and organisations. The regulations came into force on Monday 30 April, extending vital protections against discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation, which are on a par with the protections already provided against discrimination on the grounds of race and sex, as well as new measures that prohibit discrimination on the ground of religion or belief.

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