Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bob Blackman and Bridget Phillipson

Wednesday 7th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[Bridget Phillipson]

That sounds like a sensible and constructive suggestion. I will ensure that the views of the hon. Gentleman’s constituents are shared with colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care, so that they can provide further advice on how that might best be taken forward.

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

4. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help protect girls from sex-based violence by grooming gangs.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bob Blackman and Bridget Phillipson

Wednesday 19th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

T6. Will the Minister update the House on what changes, if any, she intends to make to the Equality Act 2010? In particular, if she is going to make caste a protected characteristic, will she ensure that people of all religions that emanate from the Indian subcontinent are consulted, because that measure would severely impact every such family in this country?

[Bridget Phillipson]

We have no plans to change the Equality Act. As my hon. Friend the Member for Feltham and Heston (Seema Malhotra) set out earlier, through the new race engagement group being led by Baroness Lawrence we will consider any such questions, including the ones that the hon. Gentleman identifies.