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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Impact on Women

Wednesday 6 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2020-05-06 regarding the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on women.
  • Peter Bone asked about recent assessments of the effect of the lockdown on women, highlighting their increased caring responsibilities and financial vulnerability.
  • The minister, noting her experience as a mother, stressed the importance of reopening nurseries and primary schools to support mothers, particularly single mothers, in returning to work safely.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Bone Con Altrincham and Sale West
Women & Equalities
Context

Inquires about the government's assessment of how the lockdown affects women, considering their responsibilities and financial situation.

Question

What recent assessment has been made regarding the effect of the Covid-19 lockdown on women, given that they shoulder greater caring responsibilities and often face financial vulnerability?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch (Minister for Women and Equalities)

As a mother with three young children, I understand the importance of childcare. Opening nurseries and primary schools is crucial for supporting mothers, especially single mothers, to return to work when it's safe. However, based on current scientific advice, these institutions remain closed except for critical workers' and vulnerable children's needs.

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