Debates between Harriett Baldwin and Baroness Featherstone during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Thu 18th Nov 2010
Socio-economic Equality Duty
Commons Chamber (Urgent Question)

Socio-economic Equality Duty

Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Baroness Featherstone
Thursday 18th November 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
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Is the Minister as surprised as I am to hear what is being said by Opposition Members who, in debates on previous legislation, have argued against equally weighted votes for men and women in equally sized constituencies?

Baroness Featherstone Portrait Lynne Featherstone
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My hon. Friend is exactly right. It is very surprising.

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