division_name: European Community Documents - A General Framework for Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation
motion: <p>Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees), 
  
   <p>That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 13540/99, a draft Council Directive establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation; and supports the Government's welcome for the principle of such action whilst remaining convinced of the need for the proposals to be made clear and workable; and notes the Government's intention to negotiate to this end, and to ensure that the proposals take proper account of the legitimate concerns of employers and make a real difference to the lives of those whom they are designed to protect.-- [Mr. Sutcliffe.] 
  <p>The House divided:  Ayes 302, Noes 115.
  