Northern Ireland: ECJ Cases

House of Lords written question – answered at on 10 September 2003.

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Photo of Lord Laird Lord Laird Crossbench

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consider intervening in any cases in the European Court of Justice involving Article 4 of Directive 2000/78/EC after 2 December 2000; and whether they accept the principle of increasing sectarian control as an exemption to the principles of equality and fairness.

Photo of Lord Williams of Mostyn Lord Williams of Mostyn President of the Council, Privy Council Office, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Lords (Privy Council Office)

I understand the noble Lord has discussed the terms of this Question with officials in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

I understand the noble Lord has received a satisfactory explanation to his Question.

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