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Ethnic Groups

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 20 November 2025UIN 90246

The question

To ask the Minister for Cabinet Office, how is the ethnicity definition of White Irish defined and what distinguishes it from White British (a) in relation to those who live or lived in Northern Ireland and (b) in general.

Answered by Josh Simons

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon. gentlemen’s Parliamentary Question of 14th November is attached.

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