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HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI thank the right hon. Member for his urgent question. Once again, we are witnessing truly reckless attacks from the Russian state, not only impacting the people of Ukraine, who…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI always thank the hon. Gentleman for his questions. He is absolutely right that it is imperative that we see a ceasefire, an end to this war and the withdrawal of Russia from…04 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI will say one thing in response to the hon. and learned Gentleman, which is that it is extremely important that we treat trans people with respect. Secondly, the Equality Act…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that no one should be driven out of public life or denied the ability to live their life as they wish. She raises an important point about why…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeWith permission, I would like to make a statement on the draft Equality Act 2010 code of practice for services, public functions and associations. The Equality and Human Rights…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI suggest that my hon. Friend raises that matter with the EHRC. I am not sure that I completely agree with his conclusions, but I am very happy to meet with him and discuss the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI was not quite clear about that question, but I will say that the draft guidance is about supporting women and their rights and the provision of single-sex spaces, alongside…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI thank the hon. Lady for her response and questions. Let me say up front that we take this issue incredibly seriously. Services and associations need to operate in compliance…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeThe hon. Gentleman will be aware of the process in the Equality Act 2006, which we are following. However, he may want to raise some of his concerns and have a discussion with the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeAlthough the draft code indicates that toilets designated as male or female should be for those of that biological sex, it is also the case that it will contain sufficient…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI am aware that the shadow Secretary of State has written to the EHRC, and I am sure that the EHRC will be engaging directly in relation to those specific questions.01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI thank the hon. Lady for her question. I do want, however, to challenge her on some of what she said. It is important to recognise and reassure trans people that there are still…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI know that my hon. Friend would not expect me to comment on individual cases. It is important to note that there is guidance in the draft code, with worked examples, and if an…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeThe hon. Gentleman may not have heard me reference the work that the NHS is doing. It is important that it is able to continue that work and that we ensure that other Government…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeThe Government are proud of the Equality Act, and we will always protect and uphold it. I want to pick up on my hon. Friend’s question about associations, because it is clear in…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeMy hon. Friend highlights aspects of what has been written in the impact assessment, but it is also important to note that the Government want to reassure trans people that they…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeI thank the hon. Lady for her comments and question. I again highlight how the draft code does provide further clarity on how service providers can follow the Supreme Court ruling…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeThe draft code says that if someone has concerns about users of the opposite sex, or those perceived to be of the opposite sex, and raises those concerns with a service provider,…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeThe draft code is there to provide further clarity on how service providers can follow the Supreme Court ruling in practice. It cannot cover every scenario, but with the worked…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeThe hon. Lady has great experience in this House, and she will know about the processes of engagement. She will also know about the consultation and the engagement that the EHRC…01 Jun 2026