HL Deb 07 December 1995 vol 567 cc87-8WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they accept the recommendation of the report by the Select Committee on the European Communities on Community Policy on Migration (10th Report, Session 1992–93, HL Paper 35) that there should be binding Council legislation on racism to help improve standards throughout the member states; and, if not, why not; and

Whether they accept the recommendation of the report by the Select Committee on the European Communities on Community Policy on Migration (10th Report, Session 1992–93, HL Paper 35) that the United Kingdom, in the light of its own achievements in the field of race relations, is well placed to press for European legislation to help improve standards throughout the member states; and, if not, why not.

The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Blatch)

The Government's position has not changed since they submitted this response to the report of the Select Committee on the European Communities on Community Policy on Migration to the House of Lords on 16 March 1993. We continue to be ready to share knowledge and experience with other member states, but, given the differences of circumstances and legal tradition, we do not consider that EC legislation is appropriate.