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Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights

Volume 712: debated on Monday 6 July 2009

Question

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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their response to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission's consultation about a possible Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland will suggest parity of esteem for Ulster Scots culture, language and history. [HL4476]

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission's advice to the Government on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland include proposals for rights relating to identity, culture and language. The Government will be consulting on their response to the advice.