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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Civil Society: Islam

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 24 December 2024, to Question 20228, on Civil Society: Islam, whether the policy of non-engagement with (a) CAGE and (b) MEND applies across government, or whether it is a policy adopted by individual departments on a case by case basis.

Answer

The Anti-Muslim Hatred/ Islamophobia Working Group launched a Call for Evidence which closed on Sunday 20 July. It was open to the public and any individual or organisation was able to submit evidence.

The Department does not engage with MEND, CAGE, the Muslim Association of Britain or the Muslim Council of Britain and the Working Group did not meet with any of these organisations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124760
Session
2024-26
Related items
Civil Society: Islam
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Islam Civil society CAGE International Muslim Engagement and Development
Link
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