Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 80915
Women: Politics and Government
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps her Department is taking to increase participation of women and girls in politics.
Answer
Seema MalhotraThe Government is committed to supporting women to thrive in all areas of their lives. Supporting women into leadership is vital to the economy. This is why the government has recently refreshed the Women’s Business Council (WBC) which works to maximise w...
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