Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Keir Starmer and Harriett Baldwin

Thursday 25th February 2016 Commons Chamber

[Harriett Baldwin]

My hon. Friend makes a very good point and I welcome his support for the initiative. It is a voluntary scheme. We are trying to change the culture, and transparency is part of that. It will allow women to make a choice. If they are thinking of working for a company, they will be able to ask, “Am I able to see how this company treats men and women?” And at a time of record employment for women in this country, women have more choices.

[Keir Starmer (Holborn and St Pancras) (Lab)]

5. What steps the Government are taking to secure long-term funding for domestic violence services.