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Deidre Brock

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Road Safety (Cycle Helmets)
Wednesday 7th June 2023

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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At the moment, the Government have no plans to amend that Act. Obviously, we keep everything under further consideration.

Deidre Brock Portrait Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)
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T4. The Chancellor’s spring Budget announced measures to get the over-50s to return or stay in work, but did not announce any support for those experiencing menopause. The UK Government have rejected most of the recommendations in the report on menopause by the Women and Equalities Committee, whose Chair has said that it is a missed opportunity to protect vast numbers of women from leaving the workforce. Why have the UK Government not followed the Committee’s recommendations?

Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies
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We have appointed a Government champion on menopause matters, Helen Tomlinson, who is doing sterling work. Our 50PLUS coaches in jobcentres are supporting women to progress, and I urge all employers to focus on supporting women, adjusting the workplace and listening to their needs so that 50-plus can be the most important, progressive and positive time of women’s working lives.

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