Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 90152

Small Businesses: Transgender People

Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 19 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Kerry McCarthy

LabourBristol East

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will ensure that any forthcoming code of practice for (a) services, (b) public functions and (c) associations contains practical guidance on how small businesses can be inclusive towards transgender cus

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The Equality and Human Rights Commission - as the independent regulator - has submitted a draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations. This will provide guidance to relevant duty bearers on how they should comply with the Equali...

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