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Mental Health and Specific Learning Difficulties: Equality

Asked by Adam DanceLiberal DemocratWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 27 October 2025UIN 80204

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of recognising (a) mental health and (b) learning difficulties as separate protected characteristics to disability.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

I refer the hon Member to the answer given to PQ 64372

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