Question follow-through · 47436

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Women

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

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
23 Apr 2025
Target answer date
25 Apr 2025
Answer
6 May 2025 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 23 Apr 2025

    Question tabled

    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

  2. 25 Apr 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 6 May 2025

    Answer published

    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...

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