Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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Context
The question arises from ongoing concerns about gender-based price discrimination, especially in light of the impact on women during and post-pandemic.
Whether the Government are taking steps to tackle gender-targeted pricing. Prices in the UK are set by competition, not the government, but it is unlawful to offer goods or services at a range of different prices based on sex under the Equality Act 2010.
Prices in the UK are set by competition, not the Government. It is unlawful to offer goods or services at a range of different prices based on sex under the Equality Act 2010.
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Assessment & feedback
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
The question stems from persistent concerns about gender-based price discrimination affecting single-parent families with daughters, highlighting a gap in enforcing existing laws.
Women still pay on average 20% more for basic goods and services despite it being unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. The Minister acknowledges this but has not taken steps to ensure enforcement of the law regarding gender-targeted pricing.
Disagreement with the premise and argument presented by the hon. Lady. In a legal sense, there is no discrimination involved in gender pricing as individuals are free to make choices regardless of stereotypes. A bill addressing this issue could reinforce rather than diminish stereotypes.
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Assessment & feedback
Enforcement of the Equality Act 2010 regarding gender-targeted pricing
Disagreement With Premise
Referring To Legal Interpretation
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