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Written question asked by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 February 2001. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the implications for the ability of political parties to introduce measures aimed at increasing the representation of women in parliament of the draft Equal Treatment Directive.
Answer

Dr. Harris: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the implications for the ability of political parties to introduce measures aimed at increasing the representation of women in Parliament of the draft Equal Treatment Directive. [147698] Mr. Mike O'Brien: This is a very complex issue which will involve analysis of relevant equality, employment and electoral law. The Home Office has recently agreed to lead this work, but it will involve cross-departmental consideration. I cannot yet estimate when conclusions will be reached.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147698; 362 c267W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Candidates Women Employment Equality Elections Law Members Political parties
Link
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