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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Friday, 23 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


Women and Equalities: Departmental Responsibilities

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the change in ministerial title from Minister for Women and Equalities to Minister for Equalities on (a) the scope of his ministerial brief, (b) his ministerial objectives and (c) future Government policy.

Answer

The Minister for Equalities’ role represents all aspects of the women and equalities portfolio in Cabinet. This portfolio has not changed. The Cabinet role will be supported by the Minister for Women and the equalities Lords Minister.

The regular Women and Equalities Questions session in the Commons also retains that name, to reflect its scope including women’s issues. Details of Ministerial priorities will be shared in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55113
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Women and Equalities
Link
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