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Travellers: Equality

Asked by Mary Kelly FoyLabourWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 31 July 2024UIN 1365

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what account she plans to take of the inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the development of the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill; and if her Department will consult with Gypsy and Traveller civil society in the development of that Bill.

Answered by Anneliese Dodds

Our Equality (Race and Disability) Bill will include a range of measures to tackle racial inequality

We will engage with a wide range of stakeholders while developing the Bill, and will ensure that Gypsy, Traveller and Roma civil society have the opportunity to share their views.

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