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Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Friday, 6 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 January 2017. It was answered by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2017 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


Castes: Discrimination

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when the consultation on caste discrimination announced on 2 September 2016 will commence.

Answer

We intend to issue the consultation shortly at which point it will run for 12 weeks.

[Caste is an extremely sensitive and emotive subject. This is the first ever public consultation on the matter and it is vital that we get the details and content of the consultation right].


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58872
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Discrimination Public consultation Castes
Link
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