Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the economic effect of the covid-19 outbreak on women.

The Government takes care to pay due regard to the equality impacts of its policy decisions relating to the Covid-19 outbreak, including explicit consideration of impacts related to sex, in line with all legal requirements and the Government’s commitment to promoting equality.

We recognise the challenges Covid-19 is having on all groups in society, including the most vulnerable. That is why the Government announced an unprecedented package of support – including boosts to Universal Credit, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – helping to protect incomes, jobs, and support those most at need.