Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2003. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2003 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 recent consultations she has had with the Minister for Disability about access to work for disabled women.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Minister for Women what recent consultations she has had with the Minister for Disability about access to work for disabled women. [118481] Ms Hewitt: My hon. Friend the Member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Mrs. Roche), the former Deputy Minister for Women and I have regularly met with our Department of Work and Pensions ministerial colleagues on a range of employment questions, including in relation to gender and disability. Most recently, I attended a breakfast meeting at 11 Downing Street with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to discuss with senior business leaders increasing employment opportunities for disabled people.

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