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Debate between Diana Johnson and Ann McKechin
Thursday 12th December 2013

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Diana Johnson Portrait Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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1. What steps she is taking to reduce the gender pay gap.

Ann McKechin Portrait Ann McKechin (Glasgow North) (Lab)
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6. What steps she is taking to reduce the gender pay gap.

Maria Miller Portrait The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Maria Miller)
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This Government are committed to reducing the gender pay gap. Women have had the legal right to equal pay for nearly 40 years, but there is still a long way to go before we achieve equality in the workplace. The Government’s focus is on driving the necessary culture change in business, in particular through improving transparency.