Clause 8 - Equality and diversity
Equality Bill [Lords]
4:30 pm
Eleanor Laing (Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Scotland; Epping Forest, Conservative)
It probably is, actually. Perhaps we could interest Richard and Judy in our campaign for equality of opportunity.
How far is the commission expected to go? We must settle these points because it is important to be precise about what it will do. Having said that, the three existing commissions already do a tremendous job of promoting the particular equalities for which they are responsible. The Equal Opportunities Commission, for example, funds meetings and seminars throughout the country, as do similar bodies.