Written questions by Lowe.

Whether their Department plans to amend its policies on access to (a) toilets, (b) changing facilities and (c) other single-sex spaces in (i) Departmental buildings and (ii) other buildings within their Department’s remit following the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.

The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Providers should note and follow the ruling.It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to services they need but in keeping with the ruling.The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), as Britain’s Equalities watchdog, is developing updated guidance to support service providers. Ministers will consider the EHRC’s updated draft once they have submitted it following further work in light of this ruling.The government is considering the implications of the Court’s judgment, including what this means for government buildings.

What information his Department holds on the number and proportion of NHS GP registrations that were for non-UK nationals in the past five years.

The Department does not hold data regarding the number and proportion of National Health Service general practice registrations that were for non-United Kingdom nationals.

What plans her Department has to review (a) internal and (b) external communications which refer to the word woman, in the context of the Supreme Court's ruling on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.

The Supreme Court’s ruling has brought clarity and confidence for women and single-sex services providers. The Government will work closely with the EHRC as they develop definitive guidance. All government departments should follow the clarity the ruling provides.

What estimate her Department has made of the cost to schools of translating materials for parents with limited English in the last 12 months.

Each year, schools receive core funding from the department to cover their expenditures, which includes teacher salaries, support staff, school resources and other expenses.The funding schools receive is not ringfenced for any specific form of expenditure and it is for each school to determine how this money will be best used to support their individual circumstances.We do not hold any data on the cost of translation materials for parents.

Whether HMRC has made an estimate of (a) tax contributions made and (b) services used by foreign nationals in the last 12 months.

HMRC have not made an estimate of (a) tax contributions made and (b) services used by foreign nationals in the last 12 months. HMRC previously published Income Tax, NICs, tax credits and Child Benefit statistics for non-UK nationals. This release was discontinued following user consultation. HMRC currently publish UK payrolled employments by nationality, region, industry, age and sex.

How many and what proportion of maternity services were accessed by foreign nationals in each of the last five years.

The Department does not hold data on how many or what proportion of maternity services were accessed by foreign nationals in each of the last five years.

How many non-UK nationals have accessed child benefit in the last five years.

HMRC no longer produce a breakdown of Child benefit claimed by nationality.This release was discontinued following user consultation.The latest publication was in August 2022. Income Tax, National Insurance contributions, Tax Credits and Child Benefit Statistics for Non-UK Nationals: 2019 to 2020 - GOV.UK

Whether benefit fraud statistics are disaggregated by (a) nationality and (b) immigration status.

The Monetary Value of Fraud and Error Statistics are not disaggregated by nationality and immigration status.

What estimate his Department has made of the cost to the NHS of treating patients who are in the UK unlawfully in the last 12 months.

The Department has made no such estimate. The Department publishes income identified and cash recovered from overseas visitors, which includes expatriates, visitors and undocumented migrants, on an annual basis in its annual report and accounts. The latest report and accounts are available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dhsc-annual-report-and-accounts-2023-to-2024

Communities and Local Government, whether her Department collates local authority-level data on service usage by foreign nationals.

This information is not held centrally.

What plans he has to review Civil Service human resources policies, in the context of the UK Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.

The Cabinet Office review and update policy where necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements, including the UK Supreme Court Judgment in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers.

Whether his Department plans to issue guidance to civil servants on the use of sex-based language, in the context of the Supreme Court ruling on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.

The Supreme Court’s ruling makes clear that for the purposes of the Equality Act, the term ‘woman’ refers to a biological woman. The ruling has provided clarity for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges and sports clubs. This Government will continue to protect single-sex spaces based on biological sex.The Equality and Human Rights Commission has already committed to supporting service providers with updated guidance; they will consult widely as they develop this. All government departments should follow the clarity the ruling provides.

With reference to the UK Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025, if he will take steps to apply the biological definition of a woman to all (a) policies and (b) communications.

The Supreme Court’s ruling makes clear that for the purposes of the Equality Act, the term ‘woman’ refers to a biological woman. The ruling has provided clarity for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges and sports clubs. This Government will continue to protect single-sex spaces based on biological sex.The Equality and Human Rights Commission has already committed to supporting service providers with updated guidance; they will consult widely as they develop this. All government departments should follow the clarity the ruling provides.

If he will make it his policy to require Departments to publish disaggregated statistics on public service usage by immigration status.

The Office for National Statistics collects and publishes just under 50% of our national statistics. The rest of our national statistics are collected and published by each relevant department. There are no plans to change the current requirements for departments.

What plans he has to review the Government's provision of sex-specific (a) facilities and (b) services in government buildings, in the context of the UK Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025.

We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements.We will consult with our Government Legal Department and Kings Counsel Lawyers who specialise in employment law.

What (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

As a UK Civil Service department, the Cabinet Office only formally observes the government-set bank holidays.

What (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

The UK Civil Service only formally observes the government-set bank holidays.

What (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

In addition to annual leave, DBT grants UK employees eight public holidays and one privilege day, which represents the King’s Official Birthday and can be taken on 23rd or 27th May. The eight public holidays follow public holidays in England and Wales, however, offices in Scotland and Northern Ireland can rearrange days to match local custom.Overseas employees are granted public holidays depending on their posting, set by their Head of Mission.Religious or cultural holidays occurring outside of the public and privilege holidays are not subject to additional leave and must be taken as annual leave or flexi leave.

Pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 42061 on Visas, if she will make it her policy to record the means by which a person becomes liable to removal when their visa expires.

If an individual’s visa expires, and they have no other legal basis to remain in the UK, that will generally be the reason they become liable to removal.

Innovation and Technology, what (a) religious and (b) cultural holidays are observed by their Department.

The UK Civil Service only formally observes the government-set bank holidays.