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Meg Munn
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The hon. Gentleman is, of course, right—although, as he knows, many women do possess the physical strength to carry around various tools. We know from the latest data that 72 per cent. of women with such qualifications are not working in the science, engineering and technology professions, and I hope that everyone involved will do more to return women to those professions, because we need their skills.
The hon. Gentleman is, of course, right—although, as he knows, many women do possess the physical strength to carry around various tools. We know from the latest data that 72 per cent. of women with such qualifications are not working in the science, engineering and technology professions, and I hope that everyone involved will do more to return women to those professions, because we need their skills.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
I thank the Minister for that helpful answer. As she will know, engineering no longer means walking around with a heavy monkey wrench. Although when I used to go to the Soviet Union in the 1980s I would see women engineers with heavy monkey wrenches, nowadays it is much more a question of thought, intelligence and design. Does the Minister not agree that women have a particular skill in engineering and ergonomics—designing what is right for the man-machine, and woman-machine, interface—which makes this an ideal career path?
Subjects
Women; Employment; Engineering; Technology; Science; Engineering and Technology Board
Date
7 June 2007
Reference
461 c401-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Engineering and Technology Board and the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology are developing a memorandum of understanding to promote the role of women in science, engineering and technology. I should be delighted to meet the Engineering and Technology Board.
The Engineering and Technology Board and the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology are developing a memorandum of understanding to promote the role of women in science, engineering and technology. I should be delighted to meet the Engineering and Technology Board.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
If she will meet the Engineering and Technology Board to discuss the promotion of science, engineering and technology as a career path for women.
Subjects
Women; Employment; Engineering; Technology; Science; Engineering and Technology Board
Date
7 June 2007
Reference
461 c400-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If she will meet the Engineering and Technology Board to discuss the promotion of science, engineering and technology as a career path for women.
If she will meet the Engineering and Technology Board to discuss the promotion of science, engineering and technology as a career path for women.
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 June 2007
For answer on
7 June 2007
Answered on
7 June 2007
The Engineering and Technology Board and the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology are developing a memorandum of understanding to promote the role of women in science, engineering and technology. I should be delighted to meet the Engineering and Technology Board.
Subjects
Women; Employment; Engineering; Technology; Science; Engineering and Technology Board
Date
7 June 2007
Reference
461 c400-1; 140949
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I congratulate Aberdeen on its efforts. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that it is enormously important that children are enthused at an early age. Great work is going on in this area, and, subject to diary commitments, I would certainly love to look at the opportunity of going to Aberdeen next year.
I congratulate Aberdeen on its efforts. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that it is enormously important that children are enthused at an early age. Great work is going on in this area, and, subject to diary commitments, I would certainly love to look at the opportunity of going to Aberdeen next year.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Anne Begg
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
For 13 years, Aberdeen has hosted a science festival called Techfest at the beginning of each September. The festival is aimed predominantly at schoolchildren, although events are also held for adults. May I invite my hon. Friend to come up next September to see what is happening in Aberdeen, the excitement on the children’s faces—boys and girls—and the way in which all businesses have been supportive of the festival and engaged with young people to get them interested in science in the first place?
Subjects
Women; Engineering; Technology; Science
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1013
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Of course. I pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman’s role in the engineering board. It is important that we continue not only to get more women into the sector, but to get back into it some of the 70 per cent. of women who have qualifications in the area. The funding that has gone into the UK resource centre has been enormously important and we will of course continue to press for more.
Of course. I pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman’s role in the engineering board. It is important that we continue not only to get more women into the sector, but to get back into it some of the 70 per cent. of women who have qualifications in the area. The funding that has gone into the UK resource centre has been enormously important and we will of course continue to press for more.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
I am grateful to the Minister for that comprehensive answer. She will have heard her right hon. Friend the Minister for Women say that she has frequent meetings with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. She will also know that the Department of Trade and Industry is a sponsor of the ETB. Will she or her right hon. Friend be saying to the Chancellor of the Exchequer that funding continues to be needed in this valuable area to promote science, engineering and technology?
Subjects
Women; Engineering; Technology; Science
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1012
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The promotion of science, engineering and technology comes under the Office of Science and Innovation. The Minister for Science and Innovation meets regularly with the chair of the ETB. I am pleased to report that the board and the UK resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology are developing a memorandum of understanding to promote the role of women in science, engineering and technology. I met Annette Williams, the director of the UK resource centre, this week to discuss progress.
The promotion of science, engineering and technology comes under the Office of Science and Innovation. The Minister for Science and Innovation meets regularly with the chair of the ETB. I am pleased to report that the board and the UK resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology are developing a memorandum of understanding to promote the role of women in science, engineering and technology. I met Annette Williams, the director of the UK resource centre, this week to discuss progress.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
When she next plans to meet the Engineering and Technology Board to discuss the promotion of science, engineering and technology as a career choice for women.
Subjects
Women; Engineering; Technology; Science
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1012
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When she next plans to meet the Engineering and Technology Board to discuss the promotion of science, engineering and technology as a career choice for women.
When she next plans to meet the Engineering and Technology Board to discuss the promotion of science, engineering and technology as a career choice for women.
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 October 2006
For answer on
19 October 2006
Answered on
19 October 2006
The promotion of science, engineering and technology comes under the Office of Science and Innovation. The Minister for Science and Innovation meets regularly with the chair of the ETB. I am pleased to report that the board and the UK resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology are developing a memorandum of understanding to promote the role of women in science, engineering and technology. I met Annette Williams, the director of the UK resource centre, this week to discuss progress.
Subjects
Women; Engineering; Technology; Science
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1012; 95021
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I thank my hon. Friend for her question and I agree that every woman in the House should be a role model for women generally, particularly for younger women. I welcome the fact that my hon. Friend's constituents are here to observe us today. It is enormously important to encourage more women to get involved in politics, so it is crucial that they have every opportunity to come here and are not prevented from doing so by old-fashioned practices that work against them.
I thank my hon. Friend for her question and I agree that every woman in the House should be a role model for women generally, particularly for younger women. I welcome the fact that my hon. Friend's constituents are here to observe us today. It is enormously important to encourage more women to get involved in politics, so it is crucial that they have every opportunity to come here and are not prevented from doing so by old-fashioned practices that work against them.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Sharon Hodgson
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does my hon. Friend agree that, in all that they do, every woman Member of Parliament can be a positive role model for women? As eight women from the Gateshead young women's project are observing our proceedings here today, does my hon. Friend agree that women Members in their places today are indeed acting as a positive role model for women generally?
Subjects
Women; Equality; Science
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c407-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Committing millions of pounds to help women back into employment—and to woman returners, generally—is not what I would call vague. The hon. Lady will be aware that the women and work commission recently reported and recommended a range of measures to tackle the pay gap and to ensure that women get through the glass ceilings—or off the sticky floors, as we say—and overcome the barriers. The Government are considering all the recommendations carefully and will respond in due course.
Committing millions of pounds to help women back into employment—and to woman returners, generally—is not what I would call vague. The hon. Lady will be aware that the women and work commission recently reported and recommended a range of measures to tackle the pay gap and to ensure that women get through the glass ceilings—or off the sticky floors, as we say—and overcome the barriers. The Government are considering all the recommendations carefully and will respond in due course.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Baroness Laing of Elderslie
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
I agree with everything that the Minister has said so far, but does she agree that the lack of role models is not the main problem for women in our country today? There have been many role models in this place—Barbara Castle, Shirley Williams and, the greatest of all, Margaret Thatcher—but that is not the key problem. What are the Government going to do about breaking down the barriers that prevent women from following their role models, whether it be in business, science, teaching or other professions? The Chancellor was vague about that matter yesterday.
Subjects
Women; Equality; Science
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c408
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Lady is incorrect, as five Ministers do not receive salaries. I am not responsible for ministerial pay, but I wish that I had a pound for every time that I have been asked that question.
The hon. Lady is incorrect, as five Ministers do not receive salaries. I am not responsible for ministerial pay, but I wish that I had a pound for every time that I have been asked that question.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Angela Watkinson
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
Is it not the height of hypocrisy for the Government to encourage others to provide a positive role model for women in society when its own splendid Minister for Women and Equality is the only Minister not to receive a ministerial salary?
Subjects
Women; Equality; Science
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c408
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Government are playing an active role in tackling all aspects of violence against women. The information about sentencing was leaked. The guidelines for sentencing have not been issued. They will be produced later this year by an independent body and the Government will respond. The Government take rape extremely seriously. We will do all we can to combat this heinous crime and to ensure appropriate sentences for those who commit it.
The Government are playing an active role in tackling all aspects of violence against women. The information about sentencing was leaked. The guidelines for sentencing have not been issued. They will be produced later this year by an independent body and the Government will respond. The Government take rape extremely seriously. We will do all we can to combat this heinous crime and to ensure appropriate sentences for those who commit it.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Tony Lloyd
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
I welcome my hon. Friend's positive comments. Does she agree that a necessary part of providing positive roles for women is getting rid of the negative images of women, especially those portraying women as willing or at least acquiescent victims of domestic violence, violence and rape? Will she make it clear that our Government will have no truck with those who suggest reduced sentences for the perpetrators of violence against women, particularly rape?
Subjects
Women; Equality; Science
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c407
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I welcome the hon. Lady to her new position. I am not sure whether the Liberal Democrats are appointing anyone to deal with women's issues—
Perhaps we will find out later who that is. The Chancellor announced yet more money yesterday for investment in sport and to encourage everyone to get involved in it. On role models in sport, some of our best athletes at the last Olympic games were women—Dame Kelly Holmes, for example. We will continue to ensure that women get the opportunities that they need to do well in international athletics.
I welcome the hon. Lady to her new position. I am not sure whether the Liberal Democrats are appointing anyone to deal with women's issues—
Perhaps we will find out later who that is. The Chancellor announced yet more money yesterday for investment in sport and to encourage everyone to get involved in it. On role models in sport, some of our best athletes at the last Olympic games were women—Dame Kelly Holmes, for example. We will continue to ensure that women get the opportunities that they need to do well in international athletics.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Jo Swinson
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
I am sure the Minister will join me in congratulating the positive women role models in sport, such as Olympic medallist Shelley Rudman, our 56 women Commonwealth medallists from the home nations so far, and the five courageous competitors in ““The Games”” who are women, including my hon. Friend the Member for Falmouth and Camborne (Julia Goldsworthy). Is the Minister not concerned that awards worth £3.8 million are made to elite male athletes—over 50 per cent. more than the £2.3 million in awards to women athletes? That entrenches the existing male bias in sporting role models.
Subjects
Women; Equality; Science
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c407
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We have used positive role models very effectively, notably in science, engineering and technology. I recently spoke at the UK Resource Centre annual conference, which unveiled portraits of six inspirational women in science, engineering and technology, creating a legacy for future generations. The centre has also launched the GetSET Women database, providing access to thousands of female role models and mentors.
We have used positive role models very effectively, notably in science, engineering and technology. I recently spoke at the UK Resource Centre annual conference, which unveiled portraits of six inspirational women in science, engineering and technology, creating a legacy for future generations. The centre has also launched the GetSET Women database, providing access to thousands of female role models and mentors.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Tony Lloyd
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
What steps the Government are taking to provide positive models of the role of women in society.
Subjects
Women; Equality; Science
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c406-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What steps the Government are taking to provide positive models of the role of women in society.
What steps the Government are taking to provide positive models of the role of women in society.
Asked by
Tony Lloyd
(Labour)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 March 2006
For answer on
23 March 2006
Answered on
23 March 2006
We have used positive role models very effectively, notably in science, engineering and technology. I recently spoke at the UK Resource Centre annual conference, which unveiled portraits of six inspirational women in science, engineering and technology, creating a legacy for future generations. The centre has also launched the GetSET Women database, providing access to thousands of female role models and mentors.
Subjects
Women; Equality; Science
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c406-7; 60691
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality what steps the Government are taking to make parents aware of the opportunities that exist for girls in science and engineering.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality what steps the Government are taking to make parents aware of the opportunities that exist for girls in science and engineering.
Asked by
Rosie Cooper
(Labour)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 October 2005
For answer on
10 October 2005
Answered on
13 October 2005
The Department has a £6.9 million contract with the UK Resource Centre for Women (UKRC), to promote SET (science, engineering, technology) skills for women. The UKRC is affiliated with, and provides guidance to, (Joint Innovation) JIVE Partners, an organisation which has delivered staff training to over 400 careers professionals and is now working with teachers. The importance of involvement with parents is stressed within this training. JIVE's newly published How To Guide on Careers Advice (SET for Girls) also stresses the involvement of parents in careers events and organised activities.DTI is supporting the science, engineering, technology and maths network (SETNET) for the next three years with funding in excess of £10 million. Through its work with schools, SETNET comes into regular contact with parents, for example through family learning days and careers roadshows. SETNET runs the Science Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) scheme, in which young scientists act as role models for school students.SEAs work with parents to give them the information they need to encourage their children (of both genders and all ethnic backgrounds) to look at the opportunities available to them. There are now nearly 11,000 ambassadors, of which over 50 per cent. are under 35 and 38 per cent. are women.The computer club for girls initiative (CC4G) is supported by DfES. It is run within schools and aims to transform the attitudes of girls towards technology-related careers. Parents have to give their consent to this extra curricular activity and are kept informed of their children's progress.DTI also sponsors the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA). The RAEng is currently extending its extra-curricula support for girls in science and engineering. The HEADSTART scheme creates opportunities for girls to attend summer schools at universities. Making these all-girls events removes a potential barrier to access for some faith groups. Parents are directly involved at the start and finish of this scheme. Another new scheme (the London Engineering Project (LEP)) will take curriculum enrichment into inner-city schools where care will be taken to make all events gender appropriate in terms of choice of engineering theme, approaches and materials. Encouraging active parent participation will be a key element for LEP. The BA CREST Award scheme offers girls (and boys) opportunities to take part directly in scientific research and engineering projects. This scheme includes a range of presentations and events through which parents are encouraged to keep up-to-date with their children's work.In addition, the DTI supports initiatives such as the WISE Campaign (Women Into Science and Engineering). WISE have produced a booklet entitled ““Engineering Equals”” which includes advice for parents, and includes action lists, places to visit, and reading material to encourage girls into science, engineering and technology. WISE's work with girls also brings them into direct contact with parents, e.g. through residential courses where the parents are invited in on the last day to hear what their daughters have learned.
Subjects
Women; Science
Date
13 October 2005
Reference
16355; 437 c557-8W;437 c563-4W
House
House of Commons
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank my hon. Friend for his kind comments and concern. I agree with him that the time is long gone when we should consider women as capable of studying only certain subjects. Even within the sciences, however, there remain considerable differences, with 66 per cent. of graduates in bio-sciences being women while for computer sciences, engineering and technology, the proportion is much lower. My Department is working closely with the Department for Education and Skills in supporting its strategy to improve the quality of science teaching, including making it more relevant and inspiring to girls and evaluating careers advice.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank my hon. Friend for his kind comments and concern. I agree with him that the time is long gone when we should consider women as capable of studying only certain subjects. Even within the sciences, however, there remain considerable differences, with 66 per cent. of graduates in bio-sciences being women while for computer sciences, engineering and technology, the proportion is much lower. My Department is working closely with the Department for Education and Skills in supporting its strategy to improve the quality of science teaching, including making it more relevant and inspiring to girls and evaluating careers advice.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Women; Graduates; Engineering; Science; Mathematics
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
435 c943-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Figures for 2004 show that the proportion of women graduating in mathematics, science and engineering was 38.2 per cent. and for men the figure was 61.8 per cent. It is not possible to provide this information for the 2005 academic year, as graduation is still some weeks off.
Figures for 2004 show that the proportion of women graduating in mathematics, science and engineering was 38.2 per cent. and for men the figure was 61.8 per cent. It is not possible to provide this information for the 2005 academic year, as graduation is still some weeks off.
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Asked by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality, what assessment she has made of the proportion of (a) women and (b) men who will graduate in mathematics, science and engineering in 2005.
Subjects
Women; Graduates; Engineering; Science; Mathematics
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
435 c943
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality, what assessment she has made of the proportion of (a) women and (b) men who will graduate in mathematics, science and engineering in 2005.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality, what assessment she has made of the proportion of (a) women and (b) men who will graduate in mathematics, science and engineering in 2005.
Asked by
Chris Bryant
(Labour)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 June 2005
For answer on
23 June 2005
Answered on
23 June 2005
Figures for 2004 show that the proportion of women graduating in mathematics, science and engineering was 38.2 per cent. and for men the figure was 61.8 per cent. It is not possible to provide this information for the 2005 academic year, as graduation is still some weeks off.
Subjects
Women; Graduates; Engineering; Science; Mathematics
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
435 c943; 6535
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons