Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Bridgen Excerpts
Wednesday 21st February 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am afraid that that is not good enough. Forgive me—I have to make instant judgments. If the Prime Minister wishes to issue some sort of response, she is free to do so, but she is under no obligation. No? Then I call Andrew Bridgen.

Andrew Bridgen Portrait Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Con)
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Twice in the last four weeks, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has had cause to write to the Labour party regarding breaches of equality law. Does the Prime Minister agree that equality law must be applied equally, and that it exists to protect all groups equally?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am happy to agree with my hon. Friend on that point. I was in opposition when the Equality Act 2010 went through Parliament, and we supported that Act. It is there to ensure—exactly as he says—that people are treated equally.