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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (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 Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.

Equality and Human Rights Commission and Office for Equality and Opportunity: Industrial Disputes

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will list each industrial dispute live within the (1) Office for Equality and Opportunity and (2) Equality and Human Rights Commission, including the nature of the dispute and level of industrial action.

Answer

Industrial disputes are handled at a departmental level. The Office for Equality and Opportunity is a business unit that is in the process of moving from the Cabinet Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. These departments would have handled any relevant industrial disputes.

The EHRC is an independent arm’s length body that is operationally independent of the Government.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24014
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Industrial disputes Equality and Human Rights Commission Office for Equality and Opportunity
Link
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