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Debate between Lord Sharma and Tom Tugendhat
Wednesday 29th January 2020

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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Absolutely it will.

Tom Tugendhat Portrait Tom Tugendhat (Tonbridge and Malling) (Con)
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T3. Will the Secretary of State update the House on what measures he is taking to empower the women’s economy in many developing countries?

Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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Women and girls are very much at the heart of our approach to economic development, and I am sure that all colleagues would agree that no society can truly flourish if half the population is held back. At the UK-Africa investment summit, I announced further support for our work and opportunities for women programme, which will help at least 100,000 additional women to achieve better paid and more secure work.

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