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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 November 2020. It was answered by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 December 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury: International Men's Day

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department took to mark International Men's Day on 19 November 2020.

Answer

The Treasury believes that no one should suffer unfair treatment because of their gender. As such, it conducts internal communications activity around International Men’s Day as it does with other awareness days.

International Men’s Day offers an opportunity to highlight where we need to do more to improve outcomes for men and boys, as well as an opportunity to talk about some of the work being done across Government to tackle those issues.

This work includes preparation for an Employment Bill which, subject to further consultation, will make flexible working the default unless employers have good reason not to; and delivering the Suicide Prevention Workplan, which sets out action that is being taken across Government departments and the NHS to reduce suicides, including amongst men.

The Government is committed to levelling up opportunity and ensuring fairness for all - regardless of gender or background.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120007
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Treasury International Men's Day
Link
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