Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 14888

Civil Service: Menopause and Periods

Tabled: 1 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Mims Davies

Conservative — East Grinstead and Uckfield

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what consideration has been given to roll out British Standard BS 30416 to the civil service workforce.

Answer

Satvir Kaur

The Civil Service is committed to being an inclusive employer. The adoption for British Standard BS 30416, is delegated to departments as individual employers.