ALISTER Jack was accused of “not having a clue” as he addressed the Commons over the UK Government’s reasons for blocking Scotland’s gender reform legislation.
The Scottish Secretary gave a statement in which he told MPs the bill would have a “serious adverse impact” on the operation of the UK Equality Act 2010, including the operation of single-sex clubs, associations and schools, and protections such as equal pay.
But during a fraught debate he was challenged over a failure to give more details after repeatedly saying a statement of reasons would be published later – and squirmed when he was asked to explain exactly how a gender recognition certificate works.
