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star this property date less than 2023-05-25more like thismore than 2023-05-25
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether it is her Department's policy to provide additional funding to support disabled candidates standing at the next General Election. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency St Albans more like this
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Daisy Cooper more like this
star this property uin 186960 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-06-05more like thismore than 2023-06-05
star this property answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 stipulates that parties must make reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates and ensure, as far as possible, that they have the same access as non-disabled candidates. Ministers have made clear in letters to parties and Statements to the House that ultimately the responsibility sits with political parties.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2023-06-05T15:45:27.457Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-05T15:45:27.457Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Daisy Cooper more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-01-18more like thismore than 2019-01-18
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress her Department has made on the consultation on a renewed access to elected office fund. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow more like this
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Dr Lisa Cameron more like this
star this property uin 209832 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-01-24more like thismore than 2019-01-24
star this property answer text <p>The Government believes that political parties have the prime responsibility for supporting their disabled candidates. We are undertaking a programme of work to help political parties to better support disabled candidates. As part of this my officials have met with political parties and disability organisations and continue this engagement.</p><p> </p><p>The Access to Elected Office Fund has been closed since 2015. We have launched the EnAble Fund for Elected Office, which is a £250,000 commitment to support disabled candidates, primarily for the forthcoming local elections in May. The fund will help cover disability-related expenses people might face when seeking elected office.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2019-01-24T16:06:52.563Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-24T16:06:52.563Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Lisa Cameron more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-02-05more like thismore than 2019-02-05
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Written Statement of 17 May 2018 on Access to Elected Office for Disabled People, HCWS695, on what date the 12-month programme of work to help political parties encourage and support their candidates started. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
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Caroline Lucas more like this
star this property uin 217060 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-08more like thismore than 2019-02-08
star this property answer text <p>The Government Equalities Office have been focused on ensuring support is in place for disabled candidates for the forthcoming local elections in May. The £250,000 interim EnAble Fund for Elected Office has been open since December 2018.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside this, officials have met political parties, including the Green Party, and several disability organisations to work on options and solutions for long-term support including for smaller parties and independents.</p><p> </p><p>While this work is ongoing political parties should consider how best to put in place sustainable measures to support disabled candidates.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2019-02-08T14:23:59.32Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-08T14:23:59.32Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reinstating the Access to Elected Office Fund for people with disabilities. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Camberwell and Peckham more like this
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Ms Harriet Harman more like this
star this property uin 14606 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
star this property answer text <p>While financial support for candidates in elections is also a matter for political parties the Government is considering what support it might provide to succeed the current EnAble fund. The Disability Unit is considering options in connection with the National Strategy for Disabled People, which is due to be published in 2020.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2020-02-13T13:21:55.977Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-13T13:21:55.977Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Ms Harriet Harman more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-12-13more like thismore than 2022-12-13
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund and EnAble Fund for Elected Office more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what the annual costs were of the (a) Access To Elected Office Fund and (b) EnAble Fund. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport East more like this
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Jessica Morden more like this
star this property uin 109499 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-12-20more like thismore than 2022-12-20
star this property answer text <p>Breakdowns of the costs are detailed in the reports into the funds, which can be found on the following links:</p><p>(a) Access to Elected Office Fund (pages 12-13): <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722039/Access_to_elected_office_evaluation_report.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/722039/Access_to_elected_office_evaluation_report.pdf</a></p><p>(b) EnAble Fund (sections 4 and 6): <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/barriers-to-elected-office-for-disabled-people/barriers-to-political-representation-disability-and-the-enable-fund#funding-awarded" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/barriers-to-elected-office-for-disabled-people/barriers-to-political-representation-disability-and-the-enable-fund#funding-awarded</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2022-12-20T16:09:38.283Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-20T16:09:38.283Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Jessica Morden more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Administration of Justice: Equality more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans the Race and Ethnic Disparities Commission has to investigate inequalities of (a) outcome from the judicial system and (b) composition of (i) Supreme Court judges, (ii) Court of Appeal judges (iii) civil court judges, (iv) magistrates court judges, (v) barristers and solicitors and other legal professionals, (vi) the Crown Prosecution Service and (vii) the police. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Ealing Central and Acton more like this
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Dr Rupa Huq more like this
star this property uin 86725 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities" target="_blank">Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparity</a> is supported by a secretariat based in the Cabinet Office, who handle correspondence in line with the published departmental guidance and requirements as set out in relevant legislation. Those wishing to submit evidence to the Commission are encouraged to send contributions via email, noting that it may take longer to process items sent by post. Further details of the Commission, its work and how to contact them are published on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities</a></p><p>As outlined on the Commission website, the Commission will focus on areas including poverty, education, employment, health and the criminal justice system, and will look at outcomes for the whole population.</p><p>The Commissioners were appointed by the Prime Minister after a thorough process, and we are pleased to have such a diverse range of Commissioners that can bring a wealth of talent to their roles. The Commissioners are not remunerated for their roles and are not required to undertake unconscious bias training under their terms of appointment.</p><p>The secretariat to the Commission is made up of Cabinet Office staff, who were recruited in line with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.</p><p>Any activities associated with the Commission will be handled in line with the relevant Cabinet Office policies ensuring effective use of public money and transparency in line with departmental annual reporting.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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86724 more like this
86726 more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T08:57:39.91Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T08:57:39.91Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-04-20more like thismore than 2023-04-20
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Advocacy: Women more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What recent steps the Government has taken to help support women's advocacy groups and charities in local communities. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
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Paul Maynard more like this
star this property uin 904646 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-04-26more like thismore than 2023-04-26
star this property answer text <p>Local advocacy groups and charities provide excellent services and are vital in supporting communities. Since the autumn statement of 2015, the Government has awarded up to £86.25m from the Tampon Tax Fund. The funding has been delivered to not-for-profit organisations running life-changing projects for women and girls across the UK.</p><p>For example the Fund has supported the work of the Labyrinth Project, run by Solace. This has:</p><ul><li>engaged with over 600 women’s centres and spaces,</li><li>trained over 2,000 professionals and volunteers to improve legal, financial and employment support for women, and</li><li>directly funded 41 small to medium women’s groups and organisations.</li></ul> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Lewes more like this
star this property answering member printed Maria Caulfield more like this
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less than 2023-04-26T14:13:04.667Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-26T14:13:04.667Z
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star this property label Biography information for Maria Caulfield more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-07-21more like thismore than 2021-07-21
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Age: Discrimination more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to tackle age discrimination in the workplace. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 37469 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
star this property answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) provides protection for those aged 16 and over against direct and indirect age discrimination in employment. The Act makes it unlawful for an employer to directly discriminate against an employee or a job applicant because of their actual or perceived age or the age of someone they are associated with. Differential treatment because of age is permitted if the employer can show that this is proportionate and in pursuit of a legitimate aim. There are also a number of other limited exceptions to the general prohibition.</p><p>It is also unlawful for an employer to indirectly discriminate on age grounds, for example by use of a recruitment policy which unjustifiably disadvantages particular age groups; to harass an employee for reasons related to their age and to victimise an employee for bringing or supporting a complaint under the Act.</p><p>A person who believes that they have experienced discrimination because of age, or other unlawful treatment, may take their case to an employment tribunal. Before doing so, we advise people to seek advice and if possible try to solve their issue through conciliation.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-09-10T09:50:27.68Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-10T09:50:27.68Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-07-22more like thismore than 2021-07-22
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Age: Discrimination more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to tackle ageism in society. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Putney more like this
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Fleur Anderson more like this
star this property uin 38436 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
star this property answer text <p>The Equality Act prohibits age discrimination in a variety of fields, including employment, the provision of services and the exercise of public functions. Differential treatment based on a person’s age is permitted, but only where this can be objectively justified.</p><p>Other legislation in recent years has also helped to tackle ageism – for example the abolition of the default retirement age in 2011 – but our approach goes beyond basic legal protections. For example, to support older workers to remain in work, the Department for Work and Pensions and the Government’s Business Champion for Older Workers are working with employer organisations – including CIPD, British Chambers of Commerce, ACAS and Local Enterprise Partnerships – to encourage employers to support their older workers, retain them in the workforce and benefit from their skills and experience.</p><p>For those who become unemployed, the Government’s Plan for Jobs provides new funding to ensure more people, including those aged 50 and over, get tailored Jobcentre Plus support to help them find work and to build the skills they need to get into work. As part of the Jobcentre Plus offer for people aged 50 and over, we are also providing dedicated support through 50 PLUS Champions, to ensure they fully benefit from the Plan for Jobs package and existing Jobcentre Plus support.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2021-09-10T09:48:41.357Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-10T09:48:41.357Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Fleur Anderson more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-04-19more like thismore than 2022-04-19
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property hansard heading Alcoholism: Discrimination more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the impact the exclusion of alcohol dependence and other addictions from the protections of the Equality Act 2010 has had on (a) discrimination and (b) stigmatisation of people with a history of alcohol dependence. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Liverpool, Walton more like this
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Dan Carden more like this
star this property uin 155898 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-25more like thismore than 2022-04-25
star this property answer text <p>While the Government recognises the personal challenges faced by people with addictions or dependencies such as alcohol, we subscribe to the view of successive Governments since the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, that it is not appropriate to give such conditions protected status under discrimination law. Alcohol addiction or dependency therefore remains specifically excluded from the Act’s definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010.</p><p>Addiction and dependency can however sometimes cause a disability – for example lung or kidney failure – or be the result of a disability, for example a mental health condition. Where the addiction arises due to medically prescribed drugs or other medical treatment – for example an individual who has an addiction to painkillers because they are prescribed following an accident or surgery – protection may also be available under the Act. We believe that this offers the right balance between protecting individuals on the one hand and employers and service providers on the other.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
star this property answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
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less than 2022-04-25T15:43:17.613Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-25T15:43:17.613Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dan Carden more like this