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Proceeding contribution from Lord Harper (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 December 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill.

Equality Bill

The hon. Gentleman, who served on the Public Bill Committee, anticipates some of my later remarks. Ministers and priests have written to say that they do not think that what they do would be accurately captured by the definition. On some areas, there is a dispute between the Government and organisations, but the Government have been clear about one thing: ministers, priests and those who lead worship in churches should be covered by the definition. However, many organisations are now concerned that even those positions would not be covered, so it would not even achieve what the Government hope.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
501 c1188 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
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
Legislation
Equality Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk