Minister for Equalities Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Minister for Equalities

Baroness Fookes Excerpts
Thursday 20th October 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Stedman-Scott Portrait Baroness Stedman-Scott (Con)
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As far as I am concerned, evidence is the only thing on which to base a decision. My understanding is that that is the position of the Government.

Baroness Fookes Portrait Baroness Fookes (Con)
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My Lords, among all the excitement about what people are called, would it not be better if we return to a common-sense approach where courtesy and kindness to all prevail?

Baroness Stedman-Scott Portrait Baroness Stedman-Scott (Con)
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I could not have put it better myself. I hope we all take up the cudgel on that.