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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

EU Withdrawal Agreement

Thursday 23 January 2020 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Nadia Whittome asked about recent equalities impact assessments of the EU Withdrawal Agreement
  • The Minister responded that Britain has a history of leading in equal opportunities
  • The response mentioned examples including race relations legislation and the Equal Pay Act 1970

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Nadia Whittome Lab Birkenhead
Brexit Women & Equalities
Context

The question concerns the assessment of the EU Withdrawal Agreement in terms of its effects on equality issues and policies.

Question

What recent equalities impact assessment has been made of the EU Withdrawal Agreement?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss (Minister for Women and Equalities)

Britain has long been a world leader in ensuring that everybody has equal opportunities, from race relations legislation to the Equal Pay Act 1970. As we leave the European Union, we will continue to forge ahead in these areas.

Answered

Not addressed: The Prime Minister did not provide specific details on any recent impact assessment of the EU Withdrawal Agreement's effects on equalities.

How: Broad Statement About Uk'S Commitment To Equality

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