HL Deb 10 September 2003 vol 652 c119WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consider intervening in any cases in the European Court of Justice involving Article 4 of Directive 2000/78/EC after 2 December 2000; and whether they accept the principle of increasing sectarian control as an exemption to the principles of equality and fairness. [HL3140]

The Lord President of the Council (Lord Williams of Mostyn)

I understand the noble Lord has discussed the terms of this Question with officials in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

I understand the noble Lord has received a satisfactory explanation to his Question.