English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Debate between Baroness Freeman of Steventon and Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Committee stage
Monday 9th February 2026
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Monday 9th February 2026
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Baroness Freeman of Steventon (CB)
At the end of the clause, in the list of health determinants, there is a particular exclusion for genetically inherited characteristics. Is that supposed to exclude people suffering differences in health due to the colour of their skin?
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)
I am sure that that is not what is intended, but I will revert to the noble Baroness with a written reply.