Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 23 April 2026Answered: 29 April 2026

Asked by

Tony Vaughan

LabourFolkestone and Hythe

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)

From this month, employers can publish new voluntary action plans to tackle the gender pay gap and support women in the workplace going through the menopause, which is a vital step forward in improving workplace equality. We are working with employers and encouraging them to take the meaningful actions we know can work. With our women’s health strategy, the landmark Employment Rights Act 2025, stronger protections for maternity and pregnant women, and expanded childcare, this Government are supporting women to thrive at work.