Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

“What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of introducing the new socio-economic duty on public bodies.”

Tabled: 4 November 2026Answered: 11 November 2026

Asked by

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

Al Carns

The essential role played by women throughout both major wars in delivering an industrial powerhouse to support our armed forces is not lost on the Government. I am happy to take this matter offline and discuss it in due course.