Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Civil Service: Gender Recognition

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office on 25 June (HC10289) and with reference to paragraph 1.6(d) of the Ministerial Code, what is the public interest reason for not disclosing the new Gender Reassignment Guidance to Parliament.

Answer: The Cabinet Office believes disclosure of the model Policy and Guidance: Supporting Trans and Non-binary Employees would contravene Section 36(2)(b)(i), (ii), and (c) of the Freedom of Information Act.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL1591
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Equality: Gender and Intersex
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Civil Service: Gender Recognition
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Civil Service: Gender Recognition
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Civil Service: Gender Recognition
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Civil Service: Gender Recognition
Thursday, 3 September 2026
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House of Lords; Parliamentary Questions: Disclosure of Information
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Civil Servants: LGBT+ People
Monday, 14 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Disclosure of information Codes of practice Civil service Gender recognition
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk