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Commons · Question 5233 · Tabled 10 Sep 2024 · Women and Equalities · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the answer of 6 September 2024 to Question 2316 on Equality, whether the socio-economic duty will apply to (a) the Government determining council tax referendum principles and (b) councils setting

Answer

Answered by Anneliese Dodds, 18 Sep 2024

The duty will require public bodies, when making strategic decisions, to actively consider how their decisions might help to reduce the inequalities associated with socio-economic disadvantage. Guidance will be developed that will help relevant authoritie...