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Written question asked by Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 11 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 March 2024. It was answered by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Monday, 25 March 2024 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.


Equality and Human Rights Commission

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions the Minister for Women and Equalities, or her officials or advisers, have had with Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) about the EHRC's investigation of Baroness Falkner of Margravine; and what assessment they have made of the conduct of that investigation, including the EHRC's decisions to suspend and later to terminate it.

Answer

As has been the case under successive administrations, the Government does not publish granular details of Ministerial meetings or discussions.

As an executive non departmental public body, the EHRC is operationally independent of Government. Any decisions related to the investigation are a matter for the EHRC to handle under its rules and procedures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3167
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Complaints Equality and Human Rights Commission Falkner of Margravine, Baroness
Link
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