LGBT+ People: Equality

(asked on 8th October 2024) - View Source

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Twycross on 29 July 2024 (HL467), whether ministers approved the change to the term "LGBT+" following the general election.


Answered by
Lord Collins of Highbury Portrait
Lord Collins of Highbury
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
This question was answered on 28th October 2024

Yes. The Government uses the term LGBT+ to reflect the breadth and diversity of the community as well as the preferences of most LGBT+ people. This term also resonates with language used by international partners and institutions. Whilst this is the Government's standard terminology, there may be occasions where it is appropriate to utilise variations that reflect a narrower or wider focus.

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