House of Commons written answers, 9th October 2006

Parliamentary questions

Written answers : Minister For Women

9th October, 2006


Lorely Burt MP (Lib. Dem., Solihull) asked Meg Munn whether she would extend protection in goods and service to transgender people. The minister committed to implementing Directive 2004/113/EC on grounds of gender reassignment by December 2007.


From House of Commons Hansard
Written Answers: 9th October 2006


Minister For Women

9 Oct 2006 : Column 6W

Transgendered People

Lorely Burt: To ask the Minister for Women and Equality if she will take steps to extend the goods and services regulations to include transgendered people. [89856]

Meg Munn: The Government have made a commitment to prohibit discrimination on grounds of gender reassignment in the provision of goods and services by December 2007, in order to meet the transposition deadline for European Directive 2004/113/EC. We will implement the Directive through regulations under the European Communities Act 1972. The necessary work is under way and we will consult on our proposals around the turn of the year.