Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 73344

Ethnic Groups: Codes of Practice

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 24 September 2025

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the style guide entitled Writing about ethnicity, updated in October 2024, for what reason the reference to communities was removed.

Answer

Seema Malhotra

The ‘Writing about ethnicity’ style guide is kept under review, in order to ensure it aligns with government communication preferences.The guide was updated by the Office for Equality and Opportunity in October 2024.