Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 6 November 2024Answered: 13 November 2024

Asked by

Daniel Francis

LabourBexleyheath and Crayford

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)

I draw the House’s attention to Islamophobia Awareness Month. No one in our country should be targeted because of their faith or race, and British Muslims are a crucial part of Britain’s history and society. More widely, the Office for Equality and Opportunity is already making great strides. The new Employment Rights Bill will legislate for a stronger duty to prevent sexual harassment, and action plans will cover the gender pay gap and menopause issues. We will open a consultation on extending pay gap reporting and equal pay rights to ethnic minorities and disabled people.