Women’s Suffrage Centenary Debate

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Women’s Suffrage Centenary

Helen Grant Excerpts
Tuesday 6th February 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Helen Grant (Maidstone and The Weald) (Con)
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My young constituent Grace Tucker, aged 6, is in the Gallery today. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we must all take responsibility for bringing on and inspiring the next generation?

Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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I certainly do. We need to ensure that all girls and young women realise that they, too, have the opportunity to sit here and represent their constituency. What an honour it is when we get that opportunity.