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Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Friday, 7 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 June 2019. It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 June 2019 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


Equality Act 2010

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to implement section 36 of the Equality Act 2010; and will she make a statement.

Answer

Some parts of Section 36 of the Equality Act 2010 were commenced following Royal Assent to that Act. In March 2018, the Government announced its intention to commence the remaining parts of Section 36 in its response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee report on disability and the built environment. A commencement date will be announced in due course, after further work to identify and assess any additional burdens on local authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
261477
Session
2017-19
Related items
Equality Act 2010
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Legislation
Equality Act 2010
Link
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