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<p>There is a lack of certainty on some intrinsic issues around caste, such as what
it is and how it is manifested, partly because there had never been any form of public
consultation on caste. It was accepted therefore by both Front Benches during the
Parliamentary debate on this issue last year that the whole process, up to and including
the commencement of legislation, would take time and should include a consultation
on the proposed legislation. The Government is currently considering two issues which
have developed and which have potential implications for the consultation stage. We
would expect the public consultation document, including our conclusions on these
matters, to issue in the Autumn. We will then be in a position to consider plans to
introduce regulations. You may also wish to note the answer given to Lord Avebury
by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, which can be found in the Official Report for 6 May 2014,
Col 331-2.</p>
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