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Debate between Earl Attlee and Baroness Harris of Richmond
Wednesday 8th June 2011

(13 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, the noble Baroness is absolutely right. Basildon Borough Council had to make an undertaking to the High Court that the matters which the noble Baroness referred to would be dealt with properly.

Baroness Harris of Richmond Portrait Baroness Harris of Richmond
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My Lords, could my noble friend tell me whether Basildon Borough Council has undertaken an equality assessment of its decision to evict the Gypsies and Travellers from this site?

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, if Basildon Borough Council had not carried out a proper impact assessment of all the consequences of its action, it would probably fail in the courts.

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