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UK’s G7 Presidency: Role of Women

Wednesday 24 March 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • UK will host a gender equality advisory council during the G7 presidency, focusing on ending violence against women, economic empowerment, and education for women and girls.
  • Flexible working is crucial for opening up more job opportunities and addressing productivity issues, according to recent research by the Government Equalities Office.
  • Flexible job advertisements lead to 30% more job applicants, particularly benefiting women and those outside major cities.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Julie Marson
Women & Equalities
Context

The question addresses the UK's role in promoting women's rights and opportunities during its G7 presidency.

Question

What steps are being taken to promote the role of women during the UK's G7 presidency, focusing on addressing issues such as ending violence against women, economic empowerment, and education for women and girls?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss

As part of the G7, we will be hosting the gender equality advisory council led by Sarah Sands, which aims to help women build back better across the world. The council focuses on ending violence against women, women's economic empowerment, and education for women and girls.

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Q2 Julie Marson
Employment Women & Equalities
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The question builds on the previous discussion about gender equality, focusing specifically on flexible working and its role in increasing opportunities and productivity.

Question

Does the Government agree that flexible working is crucial for opening up more opportunities and addressing productivity issues, especially considering recent research by the Government Equalities Office?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss

My hon. Friend is correct that flexible working should be standard from employers, as it leads to 30% more job applicants where jobs are advertised flexibly. This particularly benefits women and those outside major cities, contributing to levelling up the country.

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