Esther McVey MP: written questions

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Written questions

Attorney General's Office: GenderAttorney GeneralTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58999More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Ministry of Justice: GenderMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers and government departments should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans peop...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: GenderMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Minist
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Ministry of Defence: GenderMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 14 May 2025 to Question 47442 to the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Mr Rupert Lowe).
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Home Office: GenderHome OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on 6 May to Question 47431.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Treasury: GenderTreasuryTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58991More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: HM Treasury is working with Government People Group in the Cabinet Office to understand the revised model policies and will implement required changes accordingly.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: WilmslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether a consultation took place on moving the Information Commissioner's Office from Wilmslow to Manchester.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s decision to relocate was approved by the Cabinet Office. As part of this approval process the Cabinet Office assesses any proposed lease of office space against value for money, efficiency, sustainability and increasing prof...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: WilmslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what stakeholders were consulted on the relocation of the Information Commissioner's Office from Wilmslow to Manchester.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s decision to relocate was approved by the Cabinet Office. As part of this approval process the Cabinet Office assesses any proposed lease of office space against value for money, efficiency, sustainability and increasing prof...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: WilmslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, who his Department consulted at Cheshire East Council on the relocation of the Information Commissioner's Office.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s decision to relocate was approved by the Cabinet Office. As part of this approval process the Cabinet Office assesses any proposed lease of office space against value for money, efficiency, sustainability and increasing prof...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: WilmslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, for what reason the Information Commissioner's Office is being relocated from Wilmslow to Manchester.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s Office is independent of Government and reviewed a range of locations in deciding on its future office needs, including remaining within Wilmslow, to determine how it could best align with its strategic objectives. In partic...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: Greater ManchesterDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the predicted average daily footfall is at the Information Commissioner's Office premises in Manchester.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s Office is independent of Government and reviewed a range of locations in deciding on its future office needs, including remaining within Wilmslow, to determine how it could best align with its strategic objectives. In partic...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: Remote WorkingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what proportion of the Information Commissioner's Office regularly work from home for more than one day a week.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s Office is independent of Government and reviewed a range of locations in deciding on its future office needs, including remaining within Wilmslow, to determine how it could best align with its strategic objectives. In partic...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: OfficesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what information his Department holds on what the office capacity is at the Information Commissioner's office premises in (a) Wilmslow and (b) Manchester.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s Office is independent of Government and reviewed a range of locations in deciding on its future office needs, including remaining within Wilmslow, to determine how it could best align with its strategic objectives. In partic...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: WilmslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what information his Department holds on what the office capacity will be at the Wilmslow site of the Information Commissioner's Office following its relocation to Manchester.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s Office is independent of Government and reviewed a range of locations in deciding on its future office needs, including remaining within Wilmslow, to determine how it could best align with its strategic objectives. In partic...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: WilmslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what provisions are in place for employees of the Information Commissioner's Office based in Wilmslow who wish to remain located there.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s Office is independent of Government and reviewed a range of locations in deciding on its future office needs, including remaining within Wilmslow, to determine how it could best align with its strategic objectives. In partic...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: OfficesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the cost per square foot of office space occupied by the Information Commissioner's Office is in (a) Wilmslow and (b) Manchester.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s decision to relocate was approved by the Cabinet Office. As part of this approval process the Cabinet Office assesses any proposed lease of office space against value for money, efficiency, sustainability and increasing prof...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Information Commissioner's Office: WilmslowDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of closing the Information Commissioner's Office in Wilmslow on the local economy.
Answer: The Information Commissioner’s decision to relocate was approved by the Cabinet Office. As part of this approval process the Cabinet Office assesses any proposed lease of office space against value for money, efficiency, sustainability and increasing prof...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: GenderForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Mi
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 19 Jun 2025
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NHS: GenderDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 202
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 18 Jun 2025
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Department for Work and Pensions: GenderDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements and aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 18 Jun 2025
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Department for Transport: GenderDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 18 Jun 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: GenderDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 18 Jun 2025
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: GenderDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 3 Jul 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: GenderDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 Apr
Answer: We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 18 Jun 2025
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Department for Education: GenderDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.
Answer: The department will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.
Answered 27 Jun 2025
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