Question for short debate on Monday, 25 June 2007, in the House of Lords, led by Lord Ashley of Stoke. The answering member was Lord McKenzie of Luton.

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Lords question for short debate on what action they are taking to promote the United Nations Convention on disability.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 693 c464-86
Session: 2006-07
Department: Department for Work and Pensions
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Proceeding contributions: Lord Low of Dalston | 693 c486 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I draw to the noble Lord’s attention the fact that the European Commission has moved on in...; Lord McKenzie of Luton | 693 c486 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, we would certainly engage with a process of that nature—and do so fully and enthusiastical...; Lord Addington | 693 c477-9 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, the Lord, Lord Ashley of Stoke, again gathers together what I have referred to, slightly f...; Baroness Wilkins | 693 c474-6 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, as is repeatedly the case, I add my thanks to my noble friend Lord Ashley of Stoke for sec...; Baroness Masham of Ilton | 693 c476-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ashley of Stoke, for asking Her Majesty’s Government what act...; Lord Morris of Manchester | 693 c469-71 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I begin on a note of regret. Had it been possible, the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell, woul...; Lord Low of Dalston | 693 c471-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I join other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Ashley, on having secured ...; Lord Ashley of Stoke | 693 c464-6 (Link to this contribution) asked Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to promote the United Nations Convention ...; Baroness Darcy de Knayth | 693 c466-9 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I warmly congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Ashley of Stoke, on his comprehensive introduct...; Lord McKenzie of Luton | 693 c484-6 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that, and along with other noble Lords I know that he will tak...; Lord Ashley of Stoke | 693 c484 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank my noble friend for giving way. He has given a number of categorical and progressi...; Lord McKenzie of Luton | 693 c481-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Ashley for raising this question and for ensuring that time h...; Lord Taylor of Holbeach | 693 c479-81 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I add my voice to those of all previous speakers who have in turn thanked the noble Lord, ...
Subjects: Complaints Disability Care homes Equality Housing Human rights EU law Public participation Monitoring Treaties Special educational needs United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Legislation: Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill (HL) 2006-07
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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