Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Sarah Owen Excerpts
Wednesday 5th February 2025

(1 day, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee.

Sarah Owen Portrait Sarah Owen (Luton North) (Lab)
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It is the beginning of LGBT History Month. Trans people across the UK are struggling to access healthcare and finding it difficult to go about their lives with dignity. As their identity comes under constant attack from powerful people across the world, progress cannot be taken for granted. Will the Minister reconfirm the Government’s commitment to the entire LGBTQ+ community and outline what steps are being taken to engage with LGBT people in the UK? [Interruption.]

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Please do not do that, because I have to get—[Interruption.] No, it is no use shrugging your shoulders at me. I have to get all the Members in. If you do not want other colleagues to get in, please tell them. I do.