Written question asked by Shivani Raja (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Civil Service: Gender Recognition
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Written Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question HL1591, what public interest factors were weighed in reaching the decision not to disclose the model Policy and Guidance: Supporting Trans and Non-binary Employees; and what conclusion was reached under section 2(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Answer
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It is long established that effective policy development relies on the ability of ministers and their officials to exchange views and provide free and frank advice on the options available. Disclosing the requested information is likely to have a detrimental effect on the quality of the advice and the way it would be given, which would not be in the public interest.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 19161
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Codes of practice Civil service Gender recognition
- Legislation
- Freedom of Information Act 2000
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