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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

This is interesting, because I think that I am right in saying—the hon. Gentleman will correct me if I am wrong—that he and I both think that the Government have narrowed the scope of the exemption. He welcomes that—if narrowing is indeed what the Government have done—whereas we do not; but interestingly, we both think that the narrowing has taken place. In Committee, the Solicitor-General held the view that there had been no narrowing. [Interruption.] The right hon. and learned Lady repeats her view now from a sedentary position. However, I do not think that hon. Members will find that convincing, which is why it would be helpful to test the opinion of the House.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
501 c1189 
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