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Equality Bill [HL]

My Lords, indeed, and that is reflected in specific provisions. I do not want to enunciate a general principle, but, subject to the terms of the statute, that is right. Therefore, my response to the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, is that it is an important point with which I agree, as defined by the noble Baroness, Lady Warnock, and the noble Lord, Lord Lester. With respect, I ask him to consider whether it is wrong to try to deal with the matter in legislation, but to recognise that we both agree on the broad approach that should be taken to rights.