Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to consult with (a) disabled and (b) Black peoples’ organisations on the planned implementation of the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.

We are committed to championing the rights of everyone and boosting opportunity for people of all backgrounds. The Equality (Race and Disability) Bill will introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers and enshrine in law the right to equal pay for ethnic minority and disabled people.

Officials in the Office for Equality and Opportunity have been discussing proposals with a wide range of stakeholders and we will formally consult on them shortly.