All 1 Debates between Lord Boswell of Aynho and Earl Attlee

Gypsies and Travellers

Debate between Lord Boswell of Aynho and Earl Attlee
Thursday 16th February 2012

(12 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, I am not sure exactly which problem the noble Lord refers to, because there are a few, but I will communicate with him outside the Chamber.

Lord Boswell of Aynho Portrait Lord Boswell of Aynho
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My Lords, as a matter of equitable treatment, is it not reasonable that if we are asking Gypsies and Travellers to meet their obligations under the law we should at the same time devise the most sensitive and comprehensive measures of their nature and definition, so that they can avail themselves of their proper rights as a minority—and they should receive those rights as well as meet their obligations?