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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Women’s Services

Wednesday 10 May 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government recognises the importance of support services for women in Northern Ireland.
  • The Minister agreed to meet representatives of the Menopause Support Group Northern Ireland.
  • The Minister will continue to engage with women's groups and organisations supporting women and girls across Northern Ireland.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Carolyn Harris Lab Neath and Swansea East
Northern Ireland Women & Equalities
Context

The adequacy of resources for women's services is being assessed. The question pertains to the current status of these services and calls for engagement with women's groups.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of resources for women's services in Northern Ireland?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

I thank the hon. Lady for her question. The Government recognise the importance of support services for women. I will continue to engage with women's groups and organisations supporting women and girls across Northern Ireland. It is vital that the Executive is restored as soon as possible to deliver on the issues that matter most to the people of Northern Ireland, including vital support services such as those championed through her all-party parliamentary group.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The adequacy of resources for women's services was not directly addressed with specific assessment details or figures.

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Q2 Carolyn Harris Lab Neath and Swansea East
NHS
Context

There is no legislation in Stormont for menopausal women, leading to a lack of plans for a women's health strategy. The question seeks a commitment to meet with the Menopause Support Group Northern Ireland.

Question

Will he agree to meet representatives of the Menopause Support Group Northern Ireland, hear their concerns and support their campaign for improved menopause services?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

As the House has demonstrated, that is a very popular question, so I can do nothing other than say yes, I will happily meet the hon. Lady.

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