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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 February 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Equality Bill.


Equality Bill

Perhaps I may respectfully correct one matter. This does not limit the scope of the non-discrimination provision, from which there are no small-employer exemptions, thank goodness. It limits the scope of the public sector duty, which is very serious for reasons that are clear. It would not be fair to the Opposition to say that they are seeking to emasculate individual discrimination provisions. They are seeking to weaken the public sector duty.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
717 c637-8 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Disability Age Contracts for services Civil partners Equality Licensing EU law Discrimination Landlord and tenant Qualifications Ministerial duties Marriage Powers Recruitment Public sector Public bodies Procurement Parliament Minority groups Matrimonial property Taxis Standards Small businesses Wheelchairs Ofqual
Legislation
Equality Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk