Proceeding contribution from Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill.
Equality Bill
My hon. Friend has made a good suggestion, which I hope the Government will take on board. Does she agree that it is far better to explore such ways of solving the problem of discrimination against women than to agree—I do not know whether Ms Brewer was suggesting this—that we should somehow dilute the important benefits attracted in respect of maternity to meet what employers are doing? It is far better to tackle the discrimination than to dilute the benefits that they are concerned about.
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- 492 c581
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- 2008-09
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Disability Candidates Age Breastfeeding Women Employment Equality Elections Gender Equal pay Discrimination Ethnic groups Private sector Public sector Older people Political parties Racial discrimination Older workers Pregnancy Religion Wales Welsh language Sexuality Retirement
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- Equality Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
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