The hon. Gentleman has gone on about the best person for the job, but does he agree with me—probably not—that the definition of what is best might make a difference to the employer? The word "best" has traditionally covered the skills that are male, but what is actually best might be completely different. Does he therefore agree that, if people are equally qualified, considering what is best could equalise the work force?
Equality Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Featherstone
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 December 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Equality Bill.
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