Discrimination Against Ethnic Minorities 2024-12-18
2024-12-18
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about persistent discrimination against ethnic minorities, particularly in the context of employment and health disparities.
What steps she is taking to help end discrimination against ethnic minority people. I commend the Government for their commitment to tackling discrimination by introducing ethnicity pay gap reporting for large employers, for example. Nearly 80% of my Ilford South constituents are from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and the community is disproportionately impacted by conditions such as diabetes. What are the Government doing to tackle health inequalities and disparities among minority ethnic individuals?
The Government are committed to breaking down the barriers of opportunity for all, and to race equality throughout Government. We will legislate to introduce mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting for large employers, and enshrine in law the right to equal pay for ethnic minority people. Our health mission prioritises prevention and shifting care closer to communities, including a focused engagement campaign on type 2 diabetes.
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Specific implementation details of mandatory ethnicity pay group reporting and concrete steps against health disparities were not provided.
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Q2
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Inquiries about the government's stance on blasphemy laws, following a controversial Prime Ministerial statement that did not rule out such legislation.
Will the Minister take the opportunity to do what the Prime Minister would not by completely ruling out the introduction of blasphemy laws?
Yes.
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Following a series of racist incidents, there is concern about the systemic nature of Islamophobia affecting Muslim women in particular.
Does the Minister see the need for an agreed definition of “Islamophobia” that understands its impact on Muslim women?
My hon. Friend raises an important issue. We have committed to strengthening protections against dual discrimination and are working on addressing hate crime against Muslim women, including through the work of her Committee.
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No specific definition or action regarding Islamophobia was provided.
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Q4
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Women of Bangladeshi origin in Leicester South face significant challenges finding work due to language and bureaucratic issues, affecting their mental health.
Does the Minister agree that more empathy needs to be built into the system?
The hon. Gentleman has raised an important point, and I will ensure that he has a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss it.
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No direct commitment or action was given regarding building empathy into the system.
Deflected Towards Arranging A Separate Meeting
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Q5
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Concerns about the message sent to young people regarding race and employment opportunities, citing existing laws against racial discrimination.
Will the Minister write to all public bodies to make it crystal clear that the state should not be sanctioning race-based hiring policies?
The right hon. Lady will be aware that it is illegal to discriminate in the way she has described. I will certainly ensure that her question is followed up with the relevant colleagues.
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No specific commitment was given regarding writing to public bodies.
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