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Ethnic Groups: Codes of Practice

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 24 September 2025UIN 73344

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the style guide entitled Writing about ethnicity, updated in October 2024, for what reason the reference to communities was removed.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The ‘Writing about ethnicity’ style guide is kept under review, in order to ensure it aligns with government communication preferences.The guide was updated by the Office for Equality and Opportunity in October 2024.

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