UK society: Lords debate
15 January 2010 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Members of the House of Lords contributed to a debate on making the UK a more tolerant, democratic and open society on 14 January.
Subjects discussed included: religious freedoms; devolution in the UK; elections and postal voting; multiculturalism; racism; and the Equality Bill.
- Lords Hansard: debate on the UK: Tolerance, Democracy and Openness
- Video & Audio: watch the debate on the UK: Tolerance, Democracy and Openness
In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern. A minister responds on behalf of the Government.