Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 95872

Disadvantaged: Equality

Tabled: 1 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester Rusholme

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to enact the socioeconomic measures in the Equality Act 2010.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The Government will set out its timeline for commencement of the socio-economic duty in due course. We are currently drafting statutory guidance that will clarify how the duty can be applied effectively. As part of this process, public bodies will have th...

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