Rupert Lowe MP: written questions
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: WomenForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii)
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to s...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: WomenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within their
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: WomenDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within their Departm
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to s...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: WomenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other build
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: WomenDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buil
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to s...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: WomenDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings w
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings withi
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAttorney General's Office: WomenAttorney GeneralTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47433More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within their Department’s remit fol
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: WomenMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within their Departmen
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 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: WomenHome OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within the
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on 2nd May to question 45760.
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within
Answer: The Department welcomes the Supreme Court's ruling and the clarity that it brings. We will review our internal policies wherever necessary, ensuring that they follow the clarity provided by the ruling and comply with the latest legal position. We will als...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: WomenDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within their Departm
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to se...
Answered 30 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: WomenDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within thei
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to s...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: WomenCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47427More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to review the adequacy of each Department's policies in relation to gender, in the context of the Supreme Court's ruling on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.
Answer: The Supreme Court’s ruling has brought clarity and confidence for women and single-sex services providers. The Government will work closely with the EHRC as they develop definitive guidance. All government departments should follow the clarity the ruling ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: Foreign NationalsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate her Department has made of the number of non-UK nationals who are in receipt of (a) Universal Credit and (b) other welfare payments on 22 April 2025, broken down by nationality.
Answer: Non-UK / Irish citizens can only access benefits like Universal Credit if they have an immigration status that provides recourse to public funds. Those without immigration status or with a no recourse to public funds condition on their status are not enti...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the (a) nationality and (b) immigration status of people using NHS (i) primary and (ii) secondary care services.
Answer: The Department does not hold or collect the information requested.
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: MeatDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 40687 on Schools: Meat, if she will take steps to ensure that parents are informed of whether meat served in school meals is halal.
Answer: The government respects religious freedoms and expects schools to provide parents with all the information they need to make informed choices around school meals. Headteachers, governors and their caterers are best placed to make decisions about their sch...
Answered 2 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: WomenCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47020More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans he has to review Civil Service human resources policies, in the context of the UK Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: The Cabinet Office review and update policy where necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements, including the UK Supreme Court Judgment in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers.
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: WomenCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47019More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans he has to review the Government's provision of sex-specific (a) facilities and (b) services in government buildings, in the context of the UK Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements.We will consult with our Government Legal Department and Kings Counsel Lawyers who specialise in employment law.
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: WomenWomen and EqualitiesTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47018More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans her Department has to review (a) internal and (b) external communications which refer to the word woman, in the context of the Supreme Court's ruling on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministe
Answer: The Supreme Court’s ruling has brought clarity and confidence for women and single-sex services providers. The Government will work closely with the EHRC as they develop definitive guidance. All government departments should follow the clarity the ruling ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: WomenCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47017More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to issue guidance to civil servants on the use of sex-based language, in the context of the Supreme Court ruling on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.
Answer: The Supreme Court’s ruling makes clear that for the purposes of the Equality Act, the term ‘woman’ refers to a biological woman. The ruling has provided clarity for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges and sports clubs. This Government w...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: WomenCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47016More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the UK Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025, if he will take steps to apply the biological definition of a woman to all (a) polici
Answer: The Supreme Court’s ruling makes clear that for the purposes of the Equality Act, the term ‘woman’ refers to a biological woman. The ruling has provided clarity for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges and sports clubs. This Government w...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: StatisticsCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47015More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy to require Departments to publish disaggregated statistics on public service usage by immigration status.
Answer: The Office for National Statistics collects and publishes just under 50% of our national statistics. The rest of our national statistics are collected and published by each relevant department. There are no plans to change the current requirements for dep...
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeign Nationals: TaxationTreasuryTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47014More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HMRC has made an estimate of (a) tax contributions made and (b) services used by foreign nationals in the last 12 months.
Answer: HMRC have not made an estimate of (a) tax contributions made and (b) services used by foreign nationals in the last 12 months. HMRC previously published Income Tax, NICs, tax credits and Child Benefit statistics for non-UK nationals. This release was disc...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Services: Foreign NationalsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department collates local authority-level data on service usage by foreign nationals.
Answer: This information is not held centrally.
Answered 30 Apr 2025
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