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HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy colleagues and officials in the Department of Health and Social Care are in contact with NHS England to ensure that guidance is set out rapidly to provide the clarity required…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingAs I said, we will work with the EHRC to provide further guidance to service providers, including through the update to the statutory code of practice. We expect the EHRC to do…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex, but what I would say to my hon. Friend and her constituent is…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI understand the concern my hon. Friend expresses and why she raises those questions, but I have to say to her that the position of the Government is that the Supreme Court has…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingWe will work with the EHRC on that guidance. It will present a revised code of practice, which I will review and present in due course. It is important that it does that as…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe basis for NHS provision, and the basis for single-sex services of all kinds, will be on the basis of biological sex.22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI can give my hon. Friend the assurance that we will work as quickly as possible with the EHRC in this important area. I also think she is right to highlight the importance of…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI agree that the Supreme Court judgment provides much-needed clarity and certainty, including for service providers. I also agree that we need to ensure that this matter is…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. They retain protection from discrimination and harassment. I can say very clearly to this House that trans people should not be victims of…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingWhere I can agree with the hon. Lady is that no one should face threats, intimidation or harassment for expressing their views—that is an important principle of freedom of speech…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court judgment set out that single-sex spaces are provided on the basis of biological sex. I do recognise the concern that my hon. Friend raises—lesbians should not be…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI do recognise the hon. Gentleman’s good intentions in asking that question, but I would say to him that, like many women in this House, I have experienced that too. We know what…22 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI can assure the hon. Lady that the list of schools announced today covers constituencies the length and breadth of our country, serving constituencies both urban and rural. I…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsThey are central to our plans, and they have a critical role to play in support for children and families and delivery of the roll-out, but school-based nurseries also have an…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI am delighted to hear about the impact that this will have on my hon. Friend’s constituency and throughout Suffolk. We believe that in rural communities there is an important…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsParents in my hon. Friend’s constituency will be able to benefit now from the expansion of school-based nurseries, but this is just the start. Alongside the expansion in primary…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI agree with my hon. Friend, and I pay tribute to Paula Shaw and the team for all their work to support children and families. We were delighted that so many schools came forward…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsThe investment in my hon. Friend’s constituency will allow parents to take up the offer of expanded childcare and entitlements, and we will ensure that the places are available to…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsMy hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary will be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss that further. In respect of charging and guidance, I think it an important…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsWe know from all the evidence that children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have the most to gain from high-quality early years education. Today’s announcement will allow…02 Apr 2025