Equality Bill [HL]

Is the Minister aware that in the Sex Discrimination and Race Relations Acts similar powers were given for the reasons that she has just expressed, but without the safeguard of a commission first to consider such matters. I recognise that times have changed and that we are more sensitive to Henry VIII clauses than in those days, but would the Minister take a look at those statutes when she examines how best to comply will the recommendations of the Delegated Powers Committee?