Esther McVey MP: written questions
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: TrainingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many staff network events took place in her Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Staff networks are collaborative volunteer networks, organised by staff themselves rather than the department. As a result, events are organised by staff themselves, not the department. We are aware of the following (internally) published events that thes...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Information is not held centrally on the Ministry of Defence’s employee network events which encompass a wide range of interests and activities. Network events specifically related to diversity are only tracked where central funding has been requested: no...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many staff network events took place in her Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Staff network events are organised in staff members’ own time, and are only centrally registered when there is any use of taxpayers’ money approved for the facilitation of such an event. No events were centrally registered in May.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordTreasury: TrainingTreasuryTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59394More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many staff network events took place in her Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: 3 events were held by the Treasury’s staff networks in May 2025.Treasury History Network held 2 sessions of “Wars, fires and pandemics: how events shaped our buildings”.The Ethnic Diversity Network hosted “Inclusivity within national security and demystif...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: TrainingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Staff networks are collaborative volunteer networks, organised by staff themselves rather than the department. As a result, events are organised by staff themselves, not the department and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not centrall...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Staff networks are collaborative volunteer networks, organised by staff themselves rather than the Department.The Department had a total of seven staff network events that took place in May 2025. This number represents events led by the networks and does ...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: TrainingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many staff network events took place in her Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: The information you have requested is not held centrally, as staff networks are collaborative volunteer networks, organised by staff themselves rather than the department. This would include site-specific networks. Gathering this data would incur dispropo...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: TrainingDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many staff network events took place in her Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: There were nine staff network events run in the Department for Transport in May 2025. Four events took place within Department for Transport Core (DfTc) These were:The key to unlocking potential in neurodivergent colleaguesNeurodiversity network social –...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: TrainingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Staff networks are collaborative volunteer networks, organised by staff themselves rather than the department. As a result, events are organised by staff themselves, not the department. We are not aware of any events that these networks organised in May 2...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: TrainingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Defra can confirm that during May, no staff network events were recorded centrally by HR.
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: TrainingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: DESNZ values our Staff Networks, who support colleagues in line with our ‘Inclusive’ Value. The following two Staff Network events took place in May 2025: ‘A listening circle for Trans* colleagues and allies’ and ‘Managing Pain and Fatigue at Work and Bey...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many staff network events took place in her Department in May 2025; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Staff networks are collaborative volunteer networks, organised by staff themselves rather than the department. As a result, events are organised by staff themselves, not the department. We are aware of the following events that these networks organised in...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: TrainingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff network events took place in her Department in May 2025 ; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: Staff networks are collaborative volunteer networks, organised by staff themselves rather than the department. As a result, events are organised by staff themselves, not the department. We are aware of the following events that these networks organised in...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: TrainingDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May; and what the names of those events were.
Answer: In the Department for Business and Trade, staff networks bring colleagues together to share experiences, are employee led and operate in line with the Civil Service Code. Staff network events help engage and connect colleagues across the Department.One st...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWales Office: GenderWales OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Office: GenderNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: GenderCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59380More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer given on 20 June (PQ UIN 59003).
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2025 to Question 53036 on Coronavirus: Research, when he plans to publish the audit; whether he plans to publish his Department's initial assessment of the PMCPA’s
Answer: The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) is a non-governmental, self-regulatory body, which independently administers the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry.The UK Healt...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: GenderCabinet OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59003More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: Across government, we will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: GenderScotland OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAttorney General's Office: GenderAttorney GeneralTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58999More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: GenderMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers and government departments should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans peop...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: GenderMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Minist
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: GenderMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 14 May 2025 to Question 47442 to the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Mr Rupert Lowe).
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: GenderHome OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on 6 May to Question 47431.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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