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Equality

by Christopher McCrudden

Somewhat different provisions apply in the case of United Kingdom-wide bodies. Certain of these provisions do not apply, particularly those empowering the Secretary of State to give directions to the public authority in respect of its failure to present a scheme. Instead, the Commission may lay before Parliament and the Assembly a report of any investigation regarding compliance with an equality scheme by such a department.

1 Paul Murphy, House of Commons, Official Report, 18 November 1998: columns 1068-1069.

2 Alfred Dubs, House of Lords, Official Report, 11 November 1998, column 810.

3 Paul Murphy House of Commons, Official Report, 18 November 1998: columns 1068-1069

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