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Equality Bill [HL]

My Lords, I have listened carefully to the arguments of my noble friends Lord Ouseley and Lord Adebowale, but the more I look at what is contained in the amendment tabled by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, the more I believe it really meets what is required. The last thing we want is to be over-prescriptive, but it is quite clear that we need people with knowledge and experience—personal or practical experience—in this area. That is what we are looking for. I believe that this really is a good amendment and I am happy to support it.