Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Third sitting) Debate
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Brendan Clarke-Smith
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Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Third sitting)
Brendan Clarke-Smith ExcerptsThursday 7th September 2023
(1 year, 3 months ago)
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The Chair
I will bring in Brendan Clarke-Smith now for his question, and then you can share the answers between you.
Brendan Clarke-Smith (Bassetlaw) (Con)
Thank you for your input today. You mentioned that people may be subject to equalities claims with the way the law is at the moment. Do you not feel that having a clear policy on this, both nationally and in terms of foreign policy, can protect local authorities if they diverge from it? That is why this Bill makes the picture a lot clearer for local authorities and avoids that situation where they may put themselves under threat and in breach of equalities laws.
The Chair
I do not know who wants to take on the two questions. I will leave it to you.
Peter Frankental: Sorry, I could not hear the first question. Could you please repeat it?