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Equality Bill [Lords]

That sort of issue provides a perfect case for having a London committee. That point could not be more relevant. However, I will not get drawn into that; I shall discuss that matter with my hon. Friend on another day and another occasion. I shall read another part of the Mayor’s briefing, although it is a bit jargony. I want to read it into the record, because I think that the point is made. The Mayor’s staff say:"““A Greater London Committee would enhance the work of the CEHR by helping to ensure . . . a regional focus on London appropriate to London’s size, demography, complexity and diversity, and experience in developing and delivering equality policies . . . appropriate engagement with London’s unique governance arrangements . . . synergy between regional strategies and national strategy and policy””" and"““tailored stakeholder engagement and dialogue, which will aid clear and transparent channels of communication.””" That is a bit jargony, but when hon. Members read it in Hansard, they will see the point.