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Written questions by Ranger.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Ranger this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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15 Jun 2026·Women and Equalities·Answered
Asked

What recent progress she has made towards implementing the socio-economic duty under section 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Reply

This Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, no matter their background, can thrive. To support this, we will commence the socio-economic duty on public bodies in Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are currently working toward commencement ...

2 Apr 2025·Women and Equalities·Answered
Asked

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve social mobility.

Reply

We are committed to delivering better life chances for all - breaking the link between background and success. Through the Opportunity Mission, this Government is working to ensure all children and young people can access opportunities and that every child thrives in education and achieves their ambitions in work and later life, no matter their background. Work is underway to deliver our manifesto commitment to commence the socio-economic duty in England. The duty will require specified public bodies to actively consider how their strategic decisions might help to reduce the inequalities associated with socio-economic disadvantage.

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