Oral Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
“What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Women in Tech Taskforce on levels of diversity in the technology sector.”
Tabled: 25 June 2026Answered: 1 July 2026
Asked by
Johanna Baxter
Labour — Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
Having carefully considered the results of the consultation with industry, the Government decided not to proceed with the introduction of mandatory “Not for EU” labelling in Great Britian from 1 October 2024. Instead, we will take the powers necessary to apply “Not for EU” labelling in the future, if that is required to secure supplies in Northern Ireland.