Written questions

Equality and Human Rights Commission: Public Consultation

Commons · Question 54461 · Tabled 22 May 2025 · Women and Equalities · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Carla Denyer

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Government's Code of Practice on consultations, if she will hold discussions with the Chair of the EHRC of the potential merits of extending the EHRC's six-week consultation to 12 weeks.

Answer

Answered by Dame Nia Griffith, 5 Jun 2025

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is independent of government. It is for the EHRC to ensure that the consultation process is appropriate and meaningfully engages with a variety of stakeholders. The Government expects them to do this widely ...