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Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Planning Inspectorate

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, What guidance has been given to the Planning Inspectorate on the use of (a) gender-neutral language and (b) pronouns.

Answer

The Planning Inspectorate operates in line with relevant legislation such as the Equality Act 2010.

My Department has not provided further specific advice to the Planning Inspectorate regarding gender neutral language or pronouns.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104784
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Gender Terminology Planning Inspectorate
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk