Written question asked by Jo Richardson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 3 July 1987. It was answered by Edwina Currie (Conservative) on Friday, 3 July 1987 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Written question

Question

What are the main needs of women in the policy areas within the sphere of DHSS activities; what has been done to identify & quantify these needs & to monitor services delivery; what consultation is carried out with women to ensure their views are adequately represented; & what training is given to DHSS staff to raise their appreciation of the needs of women.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

118 c184-5W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Cervical cancer Software Women Equality Government departments Health education Maternity services Training Screening Department of Health and Social Security

Contains statistics

Yes