Written question asked by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Thursday, 31 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 February 2002. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 14 February 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry;Minister for Women

Question: To ask the Minister for Women, What steps she is taking to increase the number of women scientists working in the United Kingdom. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to "Maximising Returns to Science and Engineering Careers".

Answer: Hugh Bayley: To ask the Minister what steps she is taking to increase the number of women scientists working in the United Kingdom. [33833] Ms Hewitt: I recently allocated funding to ensure that the Promoting SET for Women Unit will continue to be in existence for another five years to stimulate progress. I have asked Baroness Greenfield to lead a new high-level group to report with recommendations for a stronger strategic approach to increase the participation of women in science and engineering. I have also recently published the report "Maximising Returns to Science and Engineering Careers".

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