Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 July 2005. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Equality Bill [HL]..

Equality Bill [HL]

I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Miller of Hendon. My memory is that we did not include this in either the Sex Discrimination or Race Relations Acts, even though there were and are commissioners with a great deal of experience of employment, both from trade unions and employers. I agree entirely that this is not a necessary matter. Obviously when a code of practice that affects employment is being drawn up there will be consultation with employers and trade unions, which will play a key role. What has been said by the noble Baroness, Lady Lockwood, applies here too. We should not fetter the commission in this way. I do not support the amendment.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 673 c681
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Disability Children Civil liberties Disability Rights Commission Commission for Racial Equality Children's Commissioner for England Equality Finance Human rights Gender Equality and Human Rights Commission Equal Opportunities Commission Membership Public appointments Race relations Scotland Wales Sexuality
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Equality Bill [HL]

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