Section 28 Repeal: 20th Anniversary Debate

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Department: Department for Business and Trade

Section 28 Repeal: 20th Anniversary

Ashley Dalton Excerpts
Wednesday 29th November 2023

(6 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend. I am just scribbling out the word “soon” and putting—

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In due course, indeed. I remain deeply committed to tackling these issues. I hope that that is known. I promise that work is still going on in this really complex area. We will be setting out further details in due course. I know that that is frustrating— I get it—and I am aware that the uncertainty around next steps in this space and how this has been reported in the media and on social media will have been really difficult for some. These sensitive issues must be discussed in a respectful and tolerant way, in line with our shared values. But I do absolutely accept the point that colleagues are making.