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Written question asked by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.


Equal Pay: Gender

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether Gender Pay Gap Reporting will use biological sex.

Answer

We recognise that the terms “male”, “female”, “men” and “women” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a person’s biological sex, and that this has implications for the guidance provided on gender pay gap reporting.

As currently set out on the “Preparing your data” guidance page, we are reviewing the relevant section of this guidance to ensure it is accurate. Further updates on this will be provided shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123663
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Gender Equal pay Sex
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk