House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Equality of Opportunity

Wednesday 6 May 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

Minister confirms restructuring of the equalities hub to focus on social background and geography.
More than 100 million committed for remote learning to help disadvantaged pupils during school closures.
Efforts are being made to ensure no child is left behind due to school closures.

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Q1 David Johnston Con Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Women & Equalities

Context

Inquires about steps taken by the Government to ensure equality of opportunity throughout the UK, focusing on social background and mobility.

Question

What steps are being taken to help ensure equality of opportunity for people across the UK? Does she agree that a firm focus should be placed on social background and social mobility?

Answer from The Minister for Women and Equalities Elizabeth Truss

Thanks David Johnston, confirms restructuring of the equalities hub to cover areas such as social background and geography, highlighting work with world-class analysis and research. Proud that DIT and the equalities hub were named among top 75 employers by social mobility employer index.

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Q2 Caroline Ansell Con Eastbourne

Education Women & Equalities

Context

Acknowledges education's key role in social mobility, specifically thanking teachers for their work during the crisis.

Question

Thanks all Eastbourne teachers for looking after children of key workers. Asks about work by Equalities Office with Department for Education to ensure disadvantaged pupils do not suffer due to school closures.