Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 5 March 2026Answered: 11 March 2026

Asked by

Richard Quigley

LabourIsle of Wight West

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Equalities (Seema Malhotra)

I firmly agree that women’s equality and economic growth go hand in hand. That is why I was pleased to join the Minister for Women and Equalities in formally launching the action plans last week, so that large employers will be encouraged to set out the steps that they are taking to narrow their gender pay gap. This will ensure that women are able to thrive in the workplace across the country, including on the Isle of Wight.