Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 1997. It was answered by Joan Ruddock (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: If she will publish an annual Government report on the progress of the 1995 Platform for Action.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will publish an annual Government report on the progress of the 1995 Platform for Action; and if she will make a statement. [3917] Ms Joan Ruddock: We will be publishing an annual Government report on the progress of the Platform for Action. The Platform for Action was the outcome document of the United Nations' 4th World Conference on Women. It covers matters of concern to women and girls in all areas of policy and has set the agenda for governments and non-governmental organisations as they work to promote equality between women and men. We are fully committed to its implementation.

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