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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 1997. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
What is his policy in respect of section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. - (Holding answer 1 July 1997).
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his policy in respect of Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. [6895] Mr. Raynsford: [holding answer 1 July 1997]: The Government has long made it clear that we are opposed to Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. We are therefore intending to repeal it; however, there is no legislative opportunity available at present.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6895; 297 c452W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Homosexuality Law Reform
Legislation
Local Government Act 1988