Debates between Baroness Morgan of Cotes and Simon Hoare during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Equal Pay and the Gender Pay Gap

Debate between Baroness Morgan of Cotes and Simon Hoare
Wednesday 1st July 2015

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness Morgan of Cotes Portrait Nicky Morgan
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We launched that programme just before the election. It enables parents to have conversations with their daughters about the types of career that might be out there, the subjects that interest them, and the subject choices that they may need to make in order to secure fulfilling careers. I am delighted to hear that my hon. Friend is the father of two daughters. While it is lovely to have him here, I hope that one of the careers that he might advise them to consider is politics. As we all know, we need more women in the House.

Simon Hoare Portrait Simon Hoare
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Will my right hon. Friend give way?

Baroness Morgan of Cotes Portrait Nicky Morgan
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Yes, if my hon. Friend wants to take up that point.

Simon Hoare Portrait Simon Hoare
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I am the father of three daughters, although I am not entirely sure that “blessed” is the word I would always use.

On a serious note, will my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating Blandford school, which is in my constituency? Last Friday, for the third year in a row, not just existing but retired business men and women allowed young pupils at the school to draw on their experience. For instance, they told them how to deal with job interviews and prepare job applications. That is exactly how we should go about abolishing the pay gap.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)
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Order. I want to enable all Members to speak. May I say to new Members that if they make short interventions, every speaker will have between eight and nine minutes. If they can stick to that, everyone will be well served.