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Fiscal Policy

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 10 September 2025UIN 73353

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the proposed socio-economic duty will apply to fiscal decisions made by her Department.

Answered by James Murray

The Office for Equality and Opportunity in the Cabinet Office is currently working toward commencement of the duty. This includes drafting statutory guidance which will clarify how the duty can be applied effectively.

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