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<p>The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has not held any meetings
with external stakeholders to discuss the findings of the research study into pregnancy
and maternity-related discrimination. Officials from the Department have participated
in round table meetings with stakeholders which have been organised by the Equalities
and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). These meetings, and the research findings, will
inform the EHRC’s recommendations to Government.</p><p>Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
is unlawful and unacceptable, which is why the Government and the EHRC jointly funded
independent research into the perceived problem. This is the largest research of its
kind to be undertaken in Great Britain. Interim findings were published in July 2015
and can be found at: <a href="http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/publication/pregnancy-and-maternity-related-discrimination-and-disadvantage-first-findings-surveys-employers-and-0"
target="_blank">http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/publication/pregnancy-and-maternity-related-discrimination-and-disadvantage-first-findings-surveys-employers-and-0</a></p><p>The
final report is due to be published later this year, and will inform the Government’s
response.</p>
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