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Proceeding contribution from Joan Ruddock (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 January 2012. It occurred during Backbench debate on Parliamentary Representation.


Parliamentary Representation

My hon. Friend might also say to the hon. Member for Bury North (Mr Nuttall) that historically it was the practice of the Conservative party to have all-male shortlists. What was the disadvantage to the men with manual skills in those all-male shortlists?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
538 c408 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Candidates Women Equality House of Commons Members Political parties Parliament Minority groups
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk