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Planning Inspectorate

Asked by Paul HolmesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 January 2026UIN 104784

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, What guidance has been given to the Planning Inspectorate on the use of (a) gender-neutral language and (b) pronouns.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Planning Inspectorate operates in line with relevant legislation such as the Equality Act 2010. My Department has not provided further specific advice to the Planning Inspectorate regarding gender neutral language or pronouns.

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