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Women and Equalities Committee
08 September 2022
Lead MP
Caroline Nokes
Romsey and Southampton North
Con
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
EmploymentWomen & Equalities
Word Count: 3283
Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Caroline Nokes raised concerns about women and equalities committee in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
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:
Lead Contributor
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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