Council of Europe — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:06 pm on 1 February 2012.

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Photo of Lord Tomlinson Lord Tomlinson Labour 3:06, 1 February 2012

Does the Minister agree that at a time when we need some good news to be given by the United Kingdom to Europe, it would be appropriate during our chairmanship to ratify the European convention on combating violence against women? I know that the consultation process finishes at the end of March, but if they really get their skates on that will be something for Dominic Grieve to announce when he comes to the Council of Europe in April.