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Equality Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for her comments and all noble Lords who have supported me, including the noble and learned Lord, Lord Slynn, for his suggestion. The bottom line is that I understand exactly what the Minister is saying—that it is not the Government’s intention to do this, that or the other. What matters is what the clause actually says and what an ordinary person looking at it thinks it means. I stand by that and I still think that what I said is what it probably means. But in view of the noble Baroness’ comments, and bearing in mind that she knows how strongly I feel about the matter, at this stage I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 58 not moved.]