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star this property date less than 2023-11-13more like thismore than 2023-11-13
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Candidates: Disability more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to restore funding to enable parliamentary candidates with a disability to contest the general election on equal terms. more like this
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Lord Blunkett more like this
star this property uin HL208 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-11-27more like thismore than 2023-11-27
star this property answer text <p>This Government is committed to increasing representation of disabled people in elected office. Earlier this year, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work wrote to political parties represented in the House of Commons to seek support in ensuring that disabled candidates and people in elected office have the support they require.</p><p>The Government has been clear that political parties have a responsibility to support disabled candidates.</p><p>The UK Government Disability Action Plan consultation did include a proposal to review funding of elected office support and explore the merits of a long-term funding solution. The responses to this consultation are currently being analysed with a response to be published in due course.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Gascoigne more like this
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less than 2023-11-27T17:19:58.027Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-27T17:19:58.027Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Gascoigne more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Blunkett more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-11-14more like thismore than 2023-11-14
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Equal Pay: Ethnic Groups more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Stedman-Scott on 21 March 2022 where she stated that they reserve the right to introduce legislation for mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting "at a future point, if and when the reporting tools are sufficiently developed, effective in driving positive change and accessible to more businesses" (HL Deb col 722), whether they still remain open to doing so. more like this
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Lord Shinkwin more like this
star this property uin HL321 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 2023-11-29more like thismore than 2023-11-29
star this property answer text <p>The Government published guidance in April which sets out how employers can measure, report on, and address any unfair ethnicity pay gaps within their workforce. This was an action from our ambitious Inclusive Britain strategy, published in March 2022.</p><p>We have no plans to introduce mandatory ethnicity pay reporting. Instead, we want to encourage and support employers who want to use ethnicity pay reporting to improve transparency and build trust among their employees. We are engaging with employers and representative bodies to promote the new guidance. We will also seek case studies from those that are already reporting on their ethnicity pay data, so that others can benefit from their experience.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lord Gascoigne more like this
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less than 2023-11-29T16:45:13.477Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-29T16:45:13.477Z
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4986
star this property label Biography information for Lord Gascoigne more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Equal Pay more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to ensure that companies publish their action plans for closing the gender pay gap. more like this
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Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
star this property uin HL534 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thisremove minimum value filter
star this property answer text <p>The Gender Pay Gap among all employees in the UK continues to decline, currently at a record low of 17.3%.</p><p> </p><p>This year, mandatory reporting regulations have seen over 10,000 employers report their gender pay gap for the second time, with around half of all employers in-scope of the regulations publishing action plans.</p><p> </p><p>To close the gap entirely we need a much wider cultural change, which can’t be imposed from above. We strongly encourage all employers to publish action plans, prompting discussions about the drivers of the pay gap in their organisations. To support employers, we have published advice on how to diagnose their gaps and develop an effective action plan, alongside evidence-based guidance on practical actions they can take to close the gap. We actively disseminate this guidance to employers throughout the year to ensure they have the information they need to create an action plan.</p><p> </p><p>This position is kept under review. If we do not think that employers are making enough progress, we will act.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2019-11-05T13:08:02.01Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T13:08:02.01Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1169313
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star this property date less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Equal Pay more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what evaluation has been made of the decision to implement mandatory gender pay gap reporting. more like this
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Lord Shinkwin more like this
star this property uin HL169 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
star this property answer text <p>We have had two successful years of gender pay gap reporting so far, with over 10,000 employers publishing their data both years. Reporting provides an unprecedented level of transparency whilst driving board level discussions and pushing employers to take real action to close the gap.</p><p>We are keeping a close eye on progress to ensure that the legislation delivers on its aims, but it is important that we give the new regulations sufficient time to embed, to see how employers are responding and what actions they are taking, before considering any changes.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-01-13T12:39:13.27Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-13T12:39:13.27Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin more like this
1169891
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star this property date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Conversion Therapy more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to hold a consultation on their proposal to outlaw gay conversion therapy; and if so, when. more like this
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Lord Black of Brentwood more like this
star this property uin HL247 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 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
star this property answer text <p>Attempts to ‘cure’ somebody of their sexual orientation or gender identity, otherwise known as conversion therapies, are wrong. This Government will deliver on the LGBT Action Plan, including the commitment to end conversion therapy and we have commissioned research into the experiences of those who have been subjected to this abhorrent practice.</p><p>These are complex issues that we are approaching sensitively. We are engaging widely before bringing forward proposals, and we will set out our next steps in the coming months to ensure that the actions we take are proportionate and effective.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-01-13T12:41:18.27Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-13T12:41:18.27Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Hate Crime: Females more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what information they collect on incidences of misogynistic hate speech against women in public life; what assessment they have made of whether misogynistic hate speech is increasing; and what action they are taking to encourage women to (1) enter, and (2) remain, in public life. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
star this property uin HL935 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 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
star this property answer text <p>Misogyny is not a hate crime in law, therefore no data is held about specific incidences. The Government has heard concerns about existing legislation and asked the Law Commission to undertake a full review of hate crime legislation, which will report in early 2021.</p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring that women are able to participate fully in public life. Our Public Appointments Diversity Action plan, published in June 2019, sets out the actions we are taking to ensure that, by 2022, 50% of public appointees are women. Additionally, projects funded by our £5 million Women's Suffrage Centenary Fund included an AskHerToStand event for 350 women giving them invaluable help to get on the first rung of a political career.</p><p>We have more women MPs and councillors than ever before and there are now 220 women MPs (34%), up from 22% in 2010. I am pleased this is the most gender balanced parliament on record.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-02-11T17:07:03.813Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-11T17:07:03.813Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Assistance Animals more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to amend the Equality Act 2010 to give the same rights to owners of emotional support animals as those who own certified assistance animals. more like this
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Baroness Brady more like this
star this property uin HL609 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
star this property answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 requires service providers to make reasonable adjustments for their disabled users and customers so that they are not disadvantaged compared with people who are not disabled. This requirement includes permitting access to assistance dogs where reasonable. If a person meets the Act’s definition of disability and has an emotional support animal to help them manage that disability, they should ask the service provider to consider allowing access to the animal.</p><p>Other than in relation to taxis, the Equality Act does not refer to assistance dogs or any other specific form of support or facility for disabled people, because each reasonable adjustment must be considered on its merits and in the context of the particular circumstances of the case. We therefore have no plans to include emotional support dogs in the Act, as this would be at odds with the basic and long-standing basis of the legislation.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-02-05T11:36:15.4Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-05T11:36:15.4Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Brady more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Employment: Equality more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Fawcett Society Sex and Power 2020, published on 13 January; and what steps they are taking to address the reported inequality in senior jobs held in the UK by women and minority groups. more like this
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Baroness McGregor-Smith more like this
star this property uin HL699 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
star this property answer text <p>We have noted this report and will take its findings into consideration. It is vital that women and all ethnicities are able to fully contribute across politics, public life and all business sectors. Progress is being made, but there is more to do. Companies with diverse workforces perform better and an inclusive economic policy is vital to the success of our Industrial Strategy.</p><p>We urge our largest companies to lead from the front on this issue, to reap the economic and social benefits, by taking up the recommendations of the Government commissioned and supported Hampton-Alexander and Parker Reviews, championing greater leadership diversity.</p><p>Women now hold a higher percentage of senior leadership positions than ever before, with over 30% female board members across the FTSE350 for the first time and no all-male boards in the FTSE100. We surveyed FTSE350 companies last year to take stock of the ethnic diversity of their boards and will be publishing the results early this year.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-02-05T11:35:16.223Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-05T11:35:16.223Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness McGregor-Smith more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-10-24more like thismore than 2023-10-24
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Environment Protection: Equal Pay more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the differences in pay for male and female workers in the climate and natural environment sectors; and whether they have any plans to address the gender pay gap in these sectors. more like this
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
star this property uin HL10769 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-10-26more like thismore than 2023-10-26
star this property answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Swinburne more like this
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less than 2023-10-26T12:12:32.423Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-26T12:12:32.423Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Hayman of Ullock more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-11-07more like thismore than 2023-11-07
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading Cars: Hire Services more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decision by some car hire companies not to hire out cars to drivers aged 75 or over. more like this
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Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this
star this property uin HL33 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-11-23more like thismore than 2023-11-23
star this property answer text <p>Age discrimination in the provision of services is generally unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. There are, however, situations where a service provider can show that differential treatment between, for example, adults aged under and over 75 is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, which the 2010 Act permits.</p><p>Whilst the Government does not comment on particular cases, it is for individuals to consider whether they wish to take action where they feel they are being unlawfully treated on age grounds. Where a company cannot show that their leasing age policy is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, the individual affected can bring a claim to the County Court, or Sheriff’s Court in Scotland. The court may determine whether the “objective justification test” has been satisfied, and may award costs and compensation if the claimant wins their case.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Swinburne more like this
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less than 2023-11-23T15:56:24.683Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-23T15:56:24.683Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town more like this