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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Whitaker (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 16 July 2008.


Gypsies and Travellers: 2011 Census

Question
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that reasonably positive Answer. Will the Government urge all service providers to adapt their ethnic minority monitoring categories so that, at last, we can learn more about the real situation of this most discriminated-against minority?
Answer

My Lords, I pay tribute to my noble friend for the work that she has done on this issue. Although my reply is guarded because, obviously, there is still work to be done, I assure her and the House that the intention is to include a category for Gypsies and Irish Travellers, subject to final approval. This will also be a signal for all agencies to recognise this important categorisation.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
703 c1244 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Census Travellers
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk