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Civil Service: Equality

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 28 January 2026UIN 107042

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 18 November 2025 to Question 88696, if he will publish he business case for the rainbow pins.

Answered by Ian Murray

Pursuant to the answer of 18 November 2025 we are not be publishing the business case for rainbow pins. To confirm the business case was reviewed in line with Government Guidance, declined, and no public money was spent.

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