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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2021. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Royal Parks: Contracts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department takes to monitor the employment practices of private suppliers given contracts on the Royal Parks estates to ensure they comply with Public Sector Equalities Duties.

Answer

The management of the Royal Parks has been delegated by The Secretary of State to The Royal Parks Limited which is responsible for all operational decisions in relation to the maintenance of the Parks.

The Royal Parks Limited must, in the exercise of its public functions, have due regard to section 149 of the Equality Act 2010.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53175
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Conditions of employment Contracts Equality Private sector Royal parks
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk