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Race Equality Engagement Group

Asked by Kirsty BlackmanScottish National PartyWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 3 February 2026UIN 109110

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the Race Equality Engagement Group has published any (a) reports and (b) other documents since March 2025.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG) held its first meeting in June 2025.

On 25 September 2025 the REEG held its first thematic roundtable covering tackling the barriers to accessing finance and investment for ethnic minority entrepreneurs, and the Police Race Action Plan.

On 9 December 2025 the REEG held its second thematic roundtable and community engagement session, focusing on racial inequalities in maternal and neonatal health and cardiovascular disease.

The Group has met with stakeholders with lived experience, and from key government departments, civil society, community groups and institutions.

In line with the REEG’s Terms of Reference, these meetings are supporting efforts to strengthen the Government’s links with ethnic minority communities and enable constructive dialogue on the Government’s plans to tackle race inequalities.

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