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994703
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-25more like thismore than 2018-10-25
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Government Equalities Office: Families more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Government Equalities Office policies have been assessed against the Family Test; and whether they have published the outcome of any such assessments. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Eaton more like this
uin HL11019 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-07more like thismore than 2018-11-07
answer text <p>The government is committed to supporting families. To achieve this, in 2014 we introduced the Family Test, which aims to ensure that impacts on family relationships and functioning are recognised early on during the process of policy development and help inform the policy decisions made by Ministers. There is no requirement for departments to publish the results of assessments made under the Family Test.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-07T16:58:46.53Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-07T16:58:46.53Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4184
label Biography information for Baroness Eaton more like this
993774
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-23more like thismore than 2018-10-23
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Gender Recognition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans she has to continue to consult with trans and non-binary people on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004. more like this
tabling member constituency Rotherham more like this
tabling member printed
Sarah Champion more like this
uin 182780 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answer text <p>From 3 July to 22 October the GEO received responses from a range of individuals and organisations as part of the public consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004. We asked how we might reform the Act to make it less bureaucratic and intrusive to change legal gender and we received many responses from trans and non-binary people.</p><p>The GEO met over 100 organisations in the run up to, and during this public consultation. We are now preparing to analyse the written submissions and evidence collected so far.</p><p>We are aware there are a range of views on reform and that this is a complex issue that we want to get right. That is why we will continue to meet with stakeholders as we develop the Government’s response.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-31T16:07:33.787Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-31T16:07:33.787Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
4267
label Biography information for Sarah Champion more like this
992672
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-22more like thismore than 2018-10-22
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Sexual Harassment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the awareness raised by the MeToo campaign, what steps her Department is taking to tackle workplace cultures that promote sexual harassment and abuse. more like this
tabling member constituency Midlothian more like this
tabling member printed
Danielle Rowley more like this
uin 182224 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-30more like thismore than 2018-10-30
answer text <p>The Government is clear that unwanted conduct in the workplace that violates a person’s dignity or creates a hostile or degrading environment is unacceptable. Legal protection from such harassment in the workplace exists through the Equality Act 2010.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is considering the recommendations made by the Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) in its inquiry report into sexual harassment in the workplace, and will respond to these in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-30T14:00:32.49Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-30T14:00:32.49Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
4628
label Biography information for Danielle Rowley more like this
991167
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2018-10-19more like thismore than 2018-10-19
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Government Equalities Office: Universal Credit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what estimate he has made of the (a) number and (b) proportion of staff employed by his Department in receipt of universal credit; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow South West more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Stephens more like this
uin 181612 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-25more like thismore than 2018-10-25
answer text <p>The Government Equalities Office (GEO) do not hold the relevant information to be able to estimate the number and proportion of its staff in receipt of universal credit. Universal credit is dependent on an individual’s circumstances, including their housing arrangement, caring responsibilities and dependent children. This information is not held by GEO.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-25T09:56:55.977Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-25T09:56:55.977Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
4463
label Biography information for Chris Stephens more like this
988429
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-15more like thismore than 2018-10-15
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Special Educational Needs more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for including specific provisions for (1) dyslexia, and (2) other long-term difficulties with literacy, in the Equality Act 2010 in order to improve the provision of assistance for people with such conditions. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Addington more like this
uin HL10628 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-29more like thismore than 2018-10-29
answer text <p>The Equality Act 2010 provides protection for any person with a condition that meets the Act’s definition of disability – that is, “a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-day activities.”</p><p> </p><p>The 2010 Act does not, except in a few specific instances, mention by name the conditions that automatically fall within the definition of disability.</p><p> </p><p>This is because in most cases, it is <em>the impact on the person’s life that is the qualifying criteria rather than the condition itself</em>. The only specified disabilities in the Act are <em>Cancer</em>, <em>HIV</em> and <em>Multiple</em> <em>Sclerosis</em>.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-29T16:09:02.893Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-29T16:09:02.893Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3453
label Biography information for Lord Addington more like this
987780
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-15more like thismore than 2018-10-15
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Civil Partnerships: Heterosexuality more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to bring forward legislative proposals on the extension of civil partnerships to heterosexual couples. more like this
tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
tabling member printed
Vicky Foxcroft more like this
uin 179255 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-23more like thismore than 2018-10-23
answer text <p>On 2 October the Prime Minister announced that we would extend the availability of civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples.</p><p>This important step for equality will give families more certainty and security, and we intend to introduce legislation as soon as possible.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-23T16:22:35.753Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-23T16:22:35.753Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
4491
label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
985686
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Gender Recognition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she will take to assess the safeguarding implications of reforming the Gender Recognition Act 2004. more like this
tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Loughton more like this
uin 178211 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-17more like thismore than 2018-10-17
answer text <p>We are carefully considering safeguarding issues related to reforming the Gender Recognition Act 2004. We have been very clear that we are not going to be changing the existing safeguards in the Equality Act. Safeguarding is always a priority and, in line with the usual obligations on Government, any proposed new gender recognition system will be rigorously assessed in terms of its potential effect on other groups in society, as well as its implications for safeguarding processes in specific contexts, such as prisons. As part of the Gender Recognition Act consultation, we are keen to hear from respondents on these points.</p><p>Any new system that is proposed in the Government’s response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation will be subject to a full impact assessment.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-17T15:04:33.16Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-17T15:04:33.16Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
114
label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
984768
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-10more like thismore than 2018-10-10
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Gender Recognition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what collaborative work took place between Gendered Intelligence and the Government Equalities Office on the consultation on the reform of the Gender Recognition Act. more like this
tabling member constituency Monmouth more like this
tabling member printed
David T. C. Davies more like this
uin 177663 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-17more like thismore than 2018-10-17
answer text <p>As part of our pre-consultation engagement in the run up to publishing the Gender Recognition Act Consultation, the Government Equalities Office met over 70 organisations and stakeholders. These included LGBT organisations, women’s groups, faith organisations, refuges and domestic violence campaign groups, local government, campaign organisations such as Woman’s Place UK, unions, transgender charities, government departments and other European governments. Gendered Intelligence were one of these groups.</p><p> </p><p>The Government Equalities Office is physically based in the Department for Education building in Westminster. Hard copy responses to the consultation must therefore be addressed to the Government Equalities Office in the Department for Education.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
grouped question UIN
177661 more like this
177662 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-17T15:07:03.097Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-17T15:07:03.097Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
1545
label Biography information for David T C Davies more like this
984767
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-10more like thismore than 2018-10-10
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Gender Recognition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, for what reason hard-copy responses to the consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act have to be sent to an address at the Department for Education and online responses to the Government Equalities Office. more like this
tabling member constituency Monmouth more like this
tabling member printed
David T. C. Davies more like this
uin 177662 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-17more like thismore than 2018-10-17
answer text <p>As part of our pre-consultation engagement in the run up to publishing the Gender Recognition Act Consultation, the Government Equalities Office met over 70 organisations and stakeholders. These included LGBT organisations, women’s groups, faith organisations, refuges and domestic violence campaign groups, local government, campaign organisations such as Woman’s Place UK, unions, transgender charities, government departments and other European governments. Gendered Intelligence were one of these groups.</p><p> </p><p>The Government Equalities Office is physically based in the Department for Education building in Westminster. Hard copy responses to the consultation must therefore be addressed to the Government Equalities Office in the Department for Education.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
grouped question UIN
177661 more like this
177663 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-17T15:07:03.033Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-17T15:07:03.033Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
1545
label Biography information for David T C Davies more like this
984766
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-10more like thismore than 2018-10-10
answering body
Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept id 31 more like this
answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
hansard heading Gender Recognition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, which organisations his Department consulted during the drafting of the consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act. more like this
tabling member constituency Monmouth more like this
tabling member printed
David T. C. Davies more like this
uin 177661 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-17more like thismore than 2018-10-17
answer text <p>As part of our pre-consultation engagement in the run up to publishing the Gender Recognition Act Consultation, the Government Equalities Office met over 70 organisations and stakeholders. These included LGBT organisations, women’s groups, faith organisations, refuges and domestic violence campaign groups, local government, campaign organisations such as Woman’s Place UK, unions, transgender charities, government departments and other European governments. Gendered Intelligence were one of these groups.</p><p> </p><p>The Government Equalities Office is physically based in the Department for Education building in Westminster. Hard copy responses to the consultation must therefore be addressed to the Government Equalities Office in the Department for Education.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
grouped question UIN
177662 more like this
177663 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-17T15:07:02.97Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-17T15:07:02.97Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
1545
label Biography information for David T C Davies more like this