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Scotland Office: Equality

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeScotland OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 24129

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what specific diversity and inclusion (a) days, (b) weeks and (c) months, were recognised and marked by (i) the department and (ii) each of its agencies, in the calendar year 2025.

Answered by Scotland Office

Minister McNeill, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Scotland Office, held two stakeholder receptions in 2025 to mark International Women’s Day and International Coming Out Day.

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