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Written question asked by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.


Equality and Human Rights Commission

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Smith of Malvern on 11 November (HL11422), whether they will now answer the question put, namely whether the Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance has been sent to devolved administrations in draft.

Answer

The Minister is following the process in the Equality Act 2006 and is consulting the Devolved Governments at the relevant stages, as required under section 14(9).

Consultation with Welsh and Scottish Ministers is required if, or in so far as, the Code relates to a duty imposed by or under the Public Sector Equality Duty. As part of the consultation, the draft Code has been shared with the Devolved Administrations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11873
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
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