Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice

Luke Evans Excerpts
Monday 1st June 2026

(1 week, 3 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Seema Malhotra Portrait Seema Malhotra
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I reiterate what the EHRC has said: it expects that businesses will already be compliant with most aspects of the draft code. My hon. Friend may also be referring to Government services. We are committed to making sure that the Government estate is 100% compliant with the requirements of the Equality Act and in line with the EHRC guidance.

Luke Evans Portrait Dr Luke Evans (Hinckley and Bosworth) (Con)
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I am going to try to get some clarity, because my hon. Friend the Member for East Grinstead and Uckfield (Mims Davies) asked when there will be written explanations of the draft changes, as did my hon. Friend the Member for Reigate (Rebecca Paul). In both answers, the Minister talked about process. Well, process dictates that there should be written answers, so when will we see them in this House?

Seema Malhotra Portrait Seema Malhotra
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I am aware that the shadow Secretary of State has written to the EHRC, and I am sure that the EHRC will be engaging directly in relation to those specific questions.