Equality: Autumn Statement

Debate between Sarah Champion and James Cartlidge

Wednesday 14th December 2016 Commons Chamber

[James Cartlidge (South Suffolk) (Con)]

What gender impact assessment has the hon. Lady made of the effects of the 2008 credit crunch, and the record deficit that we inherited? Does she not recognise that the decisions that we have had to take were based on restoring the nation’s finances, which is in the interests of everyone, not just a narrow interest group?

[Sarah Champion]

I hear what the hon. Gentleman is saying, but why do women need to bear the brunt of this Government’s austerity?

[James Cartlidge]

rose—

[Sarah Champion]

I am sorry, but I am not having a conversation.

Will the Minister agree today to follow the example set by many other nations and produce recommendations on how equalities considerations can be better integrated into the policy process?