Business: Codes of Practice
(asked on 19th January 2026) - View Source
Question
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 10 November 2025 to Question 86238 on Business: Codes of Practice, whether the appropriate process will require an Impact Assessment to be undertaken by (a) her Department and (b) the Commission.
Answered by
Olivia Bailey
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)
The Government is considering the draft updated Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations, submitted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. If the decision is taken to approve it, the Secretary of State will lay it before Parliament for a 40 day period.
It is important that the correct process for considering the Code is followed to ensure the Secretary of State can make an informed decision, which includes understanding the consequences for service providers.