Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of their liability to damages if harm were to occur as a result of a state school assisting a child in changing their gender.

My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education is working closely with my right hon. Friend, the Minister for Women and Equalities to provide guidance for schools in this area, following calls from schools, teachers and parents.

This work is based upon the overriding principle of safeguarding children. It will consider a range of issues and reflect the law.

A consultation on the guidance will be published this term.