Localism Bill

Debate between Lord Howard of Rising and Lord Tope

Thursday 7th July 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Howard of Rising]

I did not say that that is my party’s policy. Let me just see from my notes what I said—I did think about this before raising it. I recalled that it has been Conservative Party policy to abolish the Human Rights Act.

[Lord Tope]

My Lords, for the avoidance of doubt, I should make it clear that that is not the coalition Government’s policy.

[Lord Howard of Rising]

I did say that it has been the Conservative Party’s policy.

[Lord Tope]

Some people are capable of misunderstanding.