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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 May 2022. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Monday, 23 May 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Legislative Drafting

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government when they plan to publish the outcome of the review of language used in drafting legislation, following the passage of the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 2021.

Answer

Following consideration by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, the Government has today issued a written ministerial statement setting out its approach to the use of gendered language in legislative drafting.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL67
Session
2022-23
Related items
Legislative Drafting
Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Legislative drafting
Legislation
Ministerial and Other Maternity Allowances Act 2021
Link
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