Context
The question arises from concerns about persistent discrimination against ethnic minorities, particularly in the context of employment and health disparities.
Question
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?
Answer from Seema Malhotra
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.
Not addressed: Specific implementation details of mandatory ethnicity pay group reporting and concrete steps against health disparities were not provided.
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