To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date her Department issued its call for evidence on the actions included in its transgender equality action plan; if she will place in the Library a copy of each of the items of evidence submitted; what steps the Government proposes to take in response to those submissions; and if she will make a statement.

holding answer 13 July 2012

In 'Advancing Transgender Equality: A Plan for Action', the first Government action plan for transgender equality, the Government committed to launching a Call for Evidence on the commitments detailed within the action plan. This will allow anyone with an interest in transgender equality to let the Government know their views and insights on the progress that is being made to deliver the actions, how they might be implemented differently, or more effectively. This will help inform future Government policy on transgender equality.

The Call for Evidence has not yet been launched, as Government Departments continue to implement their commitments in the action plan. The Government will publish the Call for Evidence in due course, together with an update on progress on the delivery of the commitments included. Copies of these documents will be placed in the House Library once available.