Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Douglas Alexander and Lauren Edwards

Thursday 13th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Douglas Alexander]

I happen to be meeting the Philippine Government next week, although alas in London, not in Manila. The Department is working hard to agree a Government-to-Government financing framework partnership. That is just part of the work we have under way. If I can be of direct assistance to my hon. Friend and to her local business, I will of course be happy to speak to her.

[Lauren Edwards (Rochester and Strood) (Lab)]

The invest in women taskforce aims to drive investment in female-powered businesses at every stage. That includes putting more money in the hands of female investors, as we know that women back women. Does the Minister agree that one solution to tackling the gender disparity in investment decision-making roles is to set a minimum level of female representation for all investment committees that receive British Business Bank funding?