Debates between Caroline Dinenage and Mark Spencer during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Caroline Dinenage and Mark Spencer
Thursday 15th October 2015

(8 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Dinenage Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and Family Justice (Caroline Dinenage)
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I am delighted that the UK is considered the best place in Europe for women to start a business, but we are not resting on our laurels. That is why we have launched the women in broadband fund and are running meet a mentor roadshows across the country, giving women the support, advice and skills they need.

Mark Spencer Portrait Mark Spencer
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If the Minister has the opportunity to speak to the Secretary of State for Education, will she encourage her to ensure that girls consider topics such as economics and business studies so that we can get more young women to start their own business?