Chi Onwurah
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(14 years ago)
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Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab)
All hon. Members are in a position of immense privilege, and it is generally the case that laws and regulations are made by the privileged and imposed on the disadvantaged. Therefore, how can the Minister argue against a requirement to consider the interests of those in our society who do not have a voice?
Lynne Featherstone
Because it is meaningless. If I thought that the requirement would deliver anything, I would implement it. As it does not, I will not.