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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Nia Griffith (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 2025 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


LGBT+ People: Philippines

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the FCDO press release entitled LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook launched in Philippines for Pride Month, published on 23 June 2025, whether her Department has a policy on the use of the phrase LGBTQIA+; and whether it has replaced (a) LGBT and (b) LGBT+.

Answer

The Office for Equality and Opportunity does not mandate the use of any particular acronym in reference to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office works with a range of organisations globally to protect and promote the human rights of the most vulnerable communities.

The Government uses LGBT+ in communications and publications, as these are widely recognised and understood.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68771
Session
2024-26
Subjects
LGBT+ people
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk