Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 44098
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, what recent discussions he has had with Innovate UK on their approach to the (a) coding of and (b) processing of data relating to (i) biological sex and (ii) gender identity in research
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.