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Written question asked by Ben Howlett (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Employment: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the recent trends in the number of women in employment.

Answer

The number of women in employment has increased by 229,000 over the past year. The female employment rate, at 69.8%, is at a record high.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
908071
Session
2016-17
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Women Employment
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk