Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 905476

Women: Economic Growth

Tabled: 28 August 2025
Answered: 3 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Noah Law

LabourSt Austell and Newquay

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to support women’s economic empowerment.

Answer

Seema Malhotra
This government is breaking down barriers to opportunity for working people, driving up household income for everyone. A 5% increase in female employment could boost the UK economy by up to £125 billion every year; which is why women’s economic empowermen...

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