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Government Departments: Equality

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 13 May 2025UIN 46865

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many times equality, diversity and inclusion spending control decisions been delegated to permanent secretaries since May 2024.

Answered by Georgia Gould

Since May 2024, eight departments have reported to the Cabinet Office that they have delegated decisions regarding external equality, diversity and inclusion spending controls to their Permanent Secretary.

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