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Written question asked by Carla Denyer (Green Party) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025. It was answered by Nick Smith (Labour) on Friday, 11 July 2025 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Parliament: Visits

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to ensure that (a) transgender and (b) non-binary people visiting Parliament are treated (i) inclusively and (ii) with respect.

Answer

Everyone is welcome at UK Parliament and should feel safe being here. We strive to be an organisation that treats all visitors with respect.

All visitors are reminded of the Parliamentary Behaviour Code, which applies to everyone who visits and works in Parliament. The Behaviour Code requires users of the Estate to treat each other with respect. Visitors who behave in ways that constitute intimidation, bullying or harassment may be asked to leave the Estate.

Parliament employs a Visitor Experience team whose role is to welcome and assist all visitors arriving via the main visitor entrances to the Palace. The team’s role is to ensure that Parliament is accessible to all.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62366
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Equality Parliament Visits Transgender people Non-binary people
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk