Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

What is their response to the alleged remarks of the head of the European Union delegation to Slovakia made on the day of Slovakia's accession that compulsory separation of Roma children from their parents should be practised, so that they would fit better into the dominant society. [HL 3000].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3000; 662 c6-7WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Children Care proceedings Education Slovakia Roma