HL Deb 22 June 1976 vol 372 c252

[Nos. 25–31]

Clause 24, page 17, line 12, leave out from question "to "does in line 15.

line 22, after "brought "insert "to a court".

Clause 26, page 18, line 31, leave out from third to "to end of line 32 and insert "dispose of the difference disclosed by the complaint."

Clause 27, page 20, line 7, leave out "provide "and insert "afford".

line 8, leave out "secure "and insert "ensure".

Clause 31, page 23, line 6, after second "in "insert "all".

Clause 32, page 24, line 9, after "contravenes "insert ", or has any effect in consequence of a contravention of,".

7.15 p.m.

Lord DONALDSON of KINGSBRIDGE

My Lords, I beg to move that this House doth agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 25 to 31 en bloc. These make changes in the provisions of Part III of the Bill which relates to unlawful discrimination. Amendments Nos. 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 are all technical or drafting Amendments. Amendment No. 25 clarifies Clause 24(4) by omitting some words which, on consideration, were thought to be unnecessary. Amendment No. 26 is designed to ensure that only where a complaint of discrimination may be brought to a court under another enactment is the Fair Employment Agency precluded from investigating that complaint. I beg to move.

Moved, That this House doth agree with the Commons in the said Amendments.—(Lord Donaldson of Kingsbridge.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.