Sarah Owen

Sarah Owen

Labour — Luton North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 7 May 2025

Debate

Government Mission on Opportunity: Equality

Contribution

We all want to break down barriers to opportunity. However, it seems that one sizable part of our workforce is being ignored, and that is women. Women missing work due to endometriosis, ovarian cysts and other complications cost the economy £11 billion a year. Fixing this would save more than double the amount that is to be spent on the unpalatable proposed welfare cuts for disabled people. Does the Minister agree that improving women’s health will break down a huge barrier to work, and if so, how is she working with other Departments to fix this?

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