Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Home Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Joanna Cherry Excerpts
Monday 22nd November 2021

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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Absolutely, and that is why we are pressing ahead with the inquiry on this particular basis. Let me say to all colleagues throughout the House that throughout all the discussions, and in view of the obvious sensitivities surrounding the murder of Sarah Everard, much thought and consideration has been given to the timeframe, but we are looking at the most pressing issues to see what lessons can be learnt and applied to policing as soon as possible.

Joanna Cherry Portrait Joanna Cherry (Edinburgh South West) (SNP)
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A number of Government Departments have withdrawn from the Stonewall diversity champion scheme over concerns about the misrepresentation of equalities law and the resultant failure to respect the rights of all protected characteristics. What are the plans of the Home Office in respect of its membership of that scheme?

Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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I will write to the hon. and learned Lady and tell her what the overall position is across Government.