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Gender and Sex: Data Processing

Commons · Question 44100 · Tabled 3 Apr 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 11 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with Research England on their approach to the (a) coding and (b) processing of data relating to (i) biological sex and (ii) gender identity in research p

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 11 Apr 2025

No direct discussions have taken place on these matters. The review has been shared with all departments, and is available for all arms-length bodies and institutions to consider in light of ongoing work in this area.