Gender Reassignment (Equality Bill)

Part of Women and Equality – in the House of Commons am 10:30 am ar 14 Mai 2009.

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Photo of Vera Baird Vera Baird Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office 10:30, 14 Mai 2009

As the hon. Lady says, that is really a matter for the Department of Health. However, the Equality Bill places a duty on all public sector bodies to ensure that they end discrimination and promote the well-being of all the protected strands. That will be a useful weapon, and will help to ensure that services are spread more evenly across the country.