§ 9. Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he is taking to reduce religious bigotry as part of the peace process. [18102]
§ Dr. John ReidIn my speech at the recent Labour party conference I reiterated the Government's commitment to eradicating all forms of intolerance in Northern Ireland, and promised to criminalise such manifestations of hatred, whether based on racism or based on sectarianism. To that end it is my intention to consult in the new year on how best to tackle crime committed because of either racial or religious intolerance.