moved Amendment No. 10:"Page 3, line 26, leave out ““may”” and insert ““must””" The noble Lord said: In a sense this amendment does not follow the end of the previous discussion. In the light of what has been said this afternoon, why does Clause 4 put the Charity Commission under...

moved Amendment No. 10:"Page 3, line 26, leave out ““may”” and insert ““must””" The noble Lord said: In a sense this amendment does not follow the end of the previous discussion. In the light of what has been said this afternoon, why does Clause 4 put the Charity Commission under...

A question was raised in the previous debate that is touched on in this one. I support my noble friend Lady Turner on clarity in the Bill. However, when the old Bill was with us, my noble friend on the Front Bench offered a definition of religion, as I said...

A question was raised in the previous debate that is touched on in this one. I support my noble friend Lady Turner on clarity in the Bill. However, when the old Bill was with us, my noble friend on the Front Bench offered a definition of religion, as I said...

I added my name to the amendment tabled by my noble friend because it seemed to me a sensible way to start the debate. If we began with a blank sheet of paper, I very much doubt that we would suggest introducing the system or structure which history has given...

I added my name to the amendment tabled by my noble friend because it seemed to me a sensible way to start the debate. If we began with a blank sheet of paper, I very much doubt that we would suggest introducing the system or structure which history has given...

I do not want a longer list; I have not asked for a longer list. I am asking for a level playing field—I almost said a level praying field. It is a fact that discrimination can be committed by omission; there are hundreds of examples. It is also a fact,...

I do not want a longer list; I have not asked for a longer list. I am asking for a level playing field—I almost said a level praying field. It is a fact that discrimination can be committed by omission; there are hundreds of examples. It is also a fact,...

I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate. What my noble friend Lord Bassam has said must be studied carefully. I shall make two final points. The Minister said that we cannot have a long list, or a longer list. We are suggesting only a...

I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to the debate. What my noble friend Lord Bassam has said must be studied carefully. I shall make two final points. The Minister said that we cannot have a long list, or a longer list. We are suggesting only a...

I am grateful to the noble Lord as two points arise immediately from his argument. I was about to sit down, but I shall answer them now. First, the noble Lord begins with the proposition that a charitable purpose or the purpose in a fund, document or association that is...

I am grateful to the noble Lord as two points arise immediately from his argument. I was about to sit down, but I shall answer them now. First, the noble Lord begins with the proposition that a charitable purpose or the purpose in a fund, document or association that is...

In moving the amendment I suggested that, if the principle were accepted at Committee stage the amendment would require further specifications. My noble friend on the Front Bench has pointed out that, as it stands, the commission may carry out some revision. In fact, its document states:"““We will carry out...

In moving the amendment I suggested that, if the principle were accepted at Committee stage the amendment would require further specifications. My noble friend on the Front Bench has pointed out that, as it stands, the commission may carry out some revision. In fact, its document states:"““We will carry out...

moved Amendment No. 2:"Page 2, line 10, at end insert ““or belief””" The noble Lord said: In moving Amendment No. 2, I should like to speak also to Amendments Nos 4 and 5 which are grouped with it. I say at once that I regretted that the suggestion made by...

moved Amendment No. 2:"Page 2, line 10, at end insert ““or belief””" The noble Lord said: In moving Amendment No. 2, I should like to speak also to Amendments Nos 4 and 5 which are grouped with it. I say at once that I regretted that the suggestion made by...