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Debate between Michael Ellis and Seema Malhotra(7 years, 9 months ago)
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Michael Ellis
I gently say that achieving gender equality is good for everyone. For example, the introduction of shared parental leave allows men to take time away from the workplace to bond with their new children. There are issues to be addressed for women, as discussed in this place earlier today. Names of Committees are a matter for the House and are considered with the Procedure Committee in the normal way.
Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston) (Lab/Co-op)
Will the Minister confirm whether he has received any representations from anyone from a BME community about their happiness or otherwise of the title of the Women and Equalities Committee? As a member of the BME community, may I say that I am very happy with the name of the Women and Equalities Committee?
Michael Ellis
The hon. Lady’s contentment has been noted. No such representations have been made. If any are made, they will be considered very carefully.