Proceeding contribution from Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 December 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill.
Equality Bill
The hon. Gentleman has gone on about the best person for the job, but does he agree with me—probably not—that the definition of what is best might make a difference to the employer? The word "best" has traditionally covered the skills that are male, but what is actually best might be completely different. Does he therefore agree that, if people are equally qualified, considering what is best could equalise the work force?
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- 501 c1150
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- 2009-10
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Disability Disclosure of information Care homes Adoption Buildings Women Employment Equality Health Foster care Education Gender Exemptions Equal pay Harassment Discrimination Pay Recruitment Minimum wage Public sector Public bodies Older people Local government services Racial discrimination Racial harassment Pregnancy Vetting Religion Small businesses Trade unions Religious freedom Shipping Travellers Sexual harassment Saga Homophobia Class actions
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- Equality Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
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