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Cabinet Office: Equality

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 16 February 2026UIN 111848

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what is the policy of (a) the Cabinet Office people group and (b) the Office for Equality and Opportunity, on white privilege.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The Government wants to ensure that whoever you are, wherever you come from, Britain is a country that will respect your contribution and give you a fair chance to get on in life.

The Government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and improving outcomes for everyone.

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