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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2008.


Arts Council

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answers by Lord Davies of Oldham on 22 April (WA 275–6) and 12 May (HL3251), what is the relevance of the possession of information by Arts Council England about the sexuality of members of the management committees, boards, governing bodies and councils of theatre organisations to the discharge of the public functions of Arts Council England.
Answer

Arts Council England collects the information to provide assurance that applicants are not discriminated against on the grounds of sexual orientation. The Arts Council also has a duty as a public authority under the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 to ensure it does not discriminate against any group.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3563; 701 c206WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
Arts Council
Monday, 12 May 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Arts Council
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Grants Monitoring Sexuality Arts Council England
Link
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