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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

UK Relations with EU: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the FCDO Annual Report and Accounts 2025-26, HC521, of 16 July 2026, page 73, and with reference to the answer of 6 February 2026 to Question HL14054 on UK Relations with EU: Women, what is the definition of a woman used in relation to the direct women diversity and inclusion target.

Answer

Under the Public Sector Equality Duty, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is required to pay due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between different people when carrying out their activities. There are no plans to place in the Library a copy of the equality assessment on flying the bisexual flag. As set out in the answer to Question HL2411, our decision was based on raising awareness and promoting tolerance.

The Government is committed to advancing the rights of women and girls and to championing the rights of LGBT+ people globally.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20639
Session
2026-27
Related items
UK Relations with EU: Women
Friday, 6 February 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Women UK relations with EU
Link
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