Question follow-through · 43696
Sex: Databases
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the report entitled Independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender, published on 19 March 2025, what steps he plans to take to ensure reliable s
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 2 Apr 2025
- Target answer date
- 7 Apr 2025
- Answer
- 11 Apr 2025 · 9 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
2 Apr 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the report entitled Independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender, published on 19 March 2025, what steps he plans to take to ensure reliable s
7 Apr 2025
Target answer date
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11 Apr 2025
Answer published
The Government recognises the importance of accurate data and statistics on sex and gender, and has shared the independent review’s recommendations with departments for consideration in ongoing policy work. The Government Digital Service is also developin...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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