Parliamentary Search

Proceeding contribution from Lord Hunt of Wirral (Conservative) 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

First, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness. I hasten to reassure her that it was, as I pointed out, only a probing amendment. We are well aware of the importance of the private hire vehicle industry, which plays a critical part in making the necessary provision available. I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Wallace, and the noble Baroness, Lady Wilkins. I too am very pleased indeed that the Government are minded to accept Amendment 120A. So far as the other comments of the noble Baroness are concerned, I think that was a very helpful outline. I warmly welcome her undertaking and in all the circumstances beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 120 withdrawn. Amendment 120A Moved by

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
717 c698-9 
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