Debates between Caroline Dinenage and Nigel Huddleston during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Caroline Dinenage and Nigel Huddleston
Thursday 2nd July 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire) (Con)
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21. What steps she is taking to increase support for women in business.

Caroline Dinenage Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and Family Justice (Caroline Dinenage)
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With more women in work than ever before, it is vital that they are able to fulfil their potential in business. That is why we are making it easier to balance work and family life, and promoting flexible working and shared parental leave. From next autumn, almost 2 million families could benefit from a new tax-free childcare scheme worth up to £2,000 per child.

Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston
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Will my hon. Friend join me in applauding the efforts being made by traditionally male-dominated business organisations such as the CBI and the Institute of Directors to champion gender equality in the workplace, and for their efforts to increase female membership?

Caroline Dinenage Portrait Caroline Dinenage
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We welcome the work of the Institute of Directors and others to increase female membership. I congratulate Lady Barbara Judge, who has recently been appointed as the institute’s first female chair. It is vital that women are able to take their place in organisations that have traditionally been male dominated.