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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Ethnic Groups

Asked by Jas AthwalLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 February 2026UIN 108954

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the consultation, Government Statistical Service Harmonisation: Assessing user needs for additional response options for the new ethnicity harmonisation standard, published on 28 October 2025, whether his Department plans to make a submission.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

My department notes plans by the Office for National Statistics for an updated harmonised standard, which will be applied to our departmental statistics where applicable in due course.

This is an open consultation so anyone can provide a response on an individual basis. Those from my department with responsibilities and expertise in this subject are considering the consultation and will respond if necessary.

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