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Department for Work and Pensions: Equality

Commons · Question 106721 · Tabled 19 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 9 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many civil servants employed by their Department work in roles primarily focused on (a) transgender policy, (b) diversity, (c) equity and (d) inclusion; and at what annual salary cost.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 9 Feb 2026

Dedicated EDI staff help DWP comply with equality legislation, making sure that vulnerable customers are supported. Proactive EDI initiatives can help prevent issues related to discrimination or exclusion, reducing grievances and costly disputes. As of De...