Commons Sense

House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Women and Equalities Committee

08 September 2022 · 0 other contributors · 3,283 words

Opened by Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

Responding minister: Not recorded

Women & Equalities

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At a glance

Caroline Nokes raised concerns about women and equalities committee in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about lack of support for women experiencing menopause in the workplace
  • Report highlights women feeling unsupported, undervalued, and stigmatised
  • Over 166,498 signatures collected to show importance of the issue

Key requests to Government

The government must take steps to address the issues highlighted by the Women and Equalities Committee's first report on menopause and the workplace. I ask for a clear timeline from the minister on how they plan to tackle these problems, including support for employers to understand and accommodate the needs of employees during menopause.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

I am concerned about the lack of support for women experiencing menopause in the workplace. The report highlights that many women feel unsupported, undervalued, and stigmatised. Over 166,498 signatures were collected to show how important this issue is.

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