Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 44089
Gender and Sex: Data Processing
Tabled: 3 April 2025
Answered: 11 April 2025
Question
Dr Ben Spencer
Conservative — Runnymede and Weybridge
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Government Digital Service on their approach to the (a) coding and (b) processing of data relating to (i) biological sex and (ii) gender identity
Answer
Feryal ClarkNo direct discussions have taken place on these matters. The review has been shared with all departments, and is available for all arms-length bodies and institutions to consider in light of ongoing work in this area.