Leagrave Station: Step-free Access
Debate between Caroline Nokes and Sarah Owen(1 day, 6 hours ago)
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Sarah Owen
A rare occasion! I thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention and yes, he is right, that is far too long. Not only will I be grey, but I will be dead, so progress is far too slow—[Interruption.]
Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)
Apologies, I was merely commenting that the hon. Lady might not be—longevity is increasing.
Sarah Owen
Madam Deputy Speaker, I have good genes, but I would have to have extraordinarily good genes to see that to fruition. The hon. Gentleman makes a really good point. Progress is far too slow. For many people, train journeys are just completely out their reach, and that should not be the limit of our aspirations, quite frankly.
“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court Ruling
Debate between Caroline Nokes and Sarah Owen(9 months, 2 weeks ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)
I call the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee.
Sarah Owen (Luton North) (Lab)
Far from this ruling providing clarity, trans, intersex and non-binary people are instead anxious and unsure about where this ruling leaves them, legally and practically, as they go about their lives. Does the Minister recognise that this ruling was made without a single contribution from trans people? Will she ensure that trans, intersex and non-binary people are involved in any upcoming new guidance, and if so, how?
Bridget Phillipson
I believe that this ruling provides much-needed clarity. I do recognise the Chair of the Select Committee’s concern about ensuring that all people are treated with dignity and respect, including trans people. My expectation is that the EHRC, in the development of the code of practice and the guidance, will engage with a range of stakeholders with different views, and will then set out that work in full.