Debates between Lord Tope and Lord Howard of Rising during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Thu 7th Jul 2011

Localism Bill

Debate between Lord Tope and Lord Howard of Rising
Thursday 7th July 2011

(13 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Howard of Rising Portrait Lord Howard of Rising
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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 Portrait Lord Tope
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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 Portrait Lord Howard of Rising
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I did say that it has been the Conservative Party’s policy.

Lord Tope Portrait Lord Tope
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Some people are capable of misunderstanding.