Gypsies, Travellers and Roma: Racism and Discrimination

Lord Lucas Excerpts
Thursday 25th March 2021

(3 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Greenhalgh Portrait Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
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My Lords, I am very happy to meet with the noble Lord.

Lord Lucas Portrait Lord Lucas (Con) [V]
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My Lords, I am delighted by the answers my noble friend has given, but will he make it clear that, when the police Bill eventually leaves this House, its provisions will fully support the continued flourishing and existence of Gypsy and Traveller communities?

Lord Greenhalgh Portrait Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
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My Lords, any measures introduced, including those in the Bill, would be undertaken in compliance with equality and human rights legislation.