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Written question asked on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 May 2024. It was answered by Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Public Sector: Religion

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve the faith literacy of those on the public payroll, including (1) civil servants, (2) the police, (3) NHS staff, and (4) HM Prison and Probation Service staff.

Answer

We acknowledge the importance of faith literacy in the civil service and our public services, both to help us to fully understand and celebrate the role of faith in our society, but also to empower government to tackle harmful practices where they occur.

Improving faith literacy is one of the 22 recommendations put forward by Colin Bloom in his independent review of faith engagement. As with all recommendations of the review, the Government will consider this carefully and respond in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4693
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Public sector Religion
Link
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