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Government Departments: Equality

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 April 2025UIN 41271

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the difference is between (a) government diversity networks and (b) trade union diversity networks in government.

Answered by Georgia Gould

Government Equality, Diversity and Inclusion networks are internal, volunteer staff networks that work to improve internal culture and workforce representation.

Trade unions are separate distinct organisations, who may have their own separate diversity networks for their members.

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