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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Women in British Motorsport

Wednesday 26 October 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Greg Smith asked the Minister to commit to working with the W Series to support women in motorsport.
  • Greg Smith raised concerns about the W Series curtailing its season and the lack of funding for women's sports.
  • Emma Hardy questioned the Minister about encouraging companies to adopt the Endometriosis UK strategy for a supportive work environment.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Greg Smith Con Mid Buckinghamshire
Culture, Media & Sport Women & Equalities
Context

The W Series championship, an all-female motorsport series, has had to curtail its season by three races due to lower funding compared to male counterparts.

Question

I am concerned about the W Series championship curtailing its season by three races and the lack of funding for women's sports in comparison to their male counterparts. I ask the hon. Friend to commit to working with the W Series to help it continue supporting women drivers, engineers and mechanics into motorsports.

Answer from Katherine Fletcher

I am a champion for motorsport and enthusiastic about it. The Government cannot intervene directly but is working with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on commercial aspects of women's sport and promoting its growth.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to work specifically with W Series was not addressed

How: The Government Cannot Intervene Directly

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Q2 Greg Smith Con Mid Buckinghamshire
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The W Series championship, an all-female motorsport series, has had to curtail its season by three races due to lower funding compared to male counterparts.

Question

I am concerned about the W Series curtailing its season and lack of funding for women's sports. I ask my hon. Friend to commit to working with the W Series to support women drivers, engineers and mechanics in motorsports.

Answer from Katherine Fletcher

I am a champion for motorsport and watched Jamie Chadwick's phenomenal drive. The season cut is disappointing, but we want women's sports to thrive. Government cannot intervene directly but works with DCMS on commercial aspects of women's sport.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to work specifically with W Series was not addressed

How: The Government Cannot Intervene Directly

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Q3 Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Women & Equalities
Context

One in ten women have endometriosis, which significantly impacts workplace performance.

Question

To encourage more women into motorsport and all industries, making workplaces endometriosis-friendly is crucial. With one in 10 women having endometriosis, what encouragement can the Minister give companies to adopt the Endometriosis UK strategy for a supportive work environment?

Answer from Katherine Fletcher

I agree that women's health issues are important in the workplace. Although exact policy commitment is lacking, I will get the Department of Health and Social Care to write to the hon. Lady regarding this matter.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to adopt Endometriosis UK strategy was not provided

How: I Do Not Have The Level Of Detail To Commit Exact Policy

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