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Proceeding contribution from Vera Baird (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill.

Equality Bill

My understanding from business is that that is done already. For instance, if someone has an all-white sales force and wants to market to an ethnic minority area, they will want to be free to choose from two equally qualified people the ethnic minority person to sell in the community where they will feel at home and where they are likely to be welcome. The trouble is that, if someone does that now, it could be discriminatory. The Bill will protect businesses that want to do that, but it will not compel anyone to do so.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
492 c605 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
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
Legislation
Equality Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk