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Written question asked by Ben Spencer (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2025. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Friday, 11 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Gender and Sex: Data Processing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with Research England on their approach to the (a) coding and (b) processing of data relating to (i) biological sex and (ii) gender identity in research projects in the context of the Independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender, published on 19 March 2025.

Answer

No direct discussions have taken place on these matters. The review has been shared with all departments, and is available for all arms-length bodies and institutions to consider in light of ongoing work in this area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44100
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Data processing Gender Sex Research England Innovate UK
Link
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