Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what his policy is on ensuring gender balance on his Department's board.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Departmental Board draws its membership from ministers, senior officials and non-executives. In accordance with the Code of Good Practice for Corporate Governance in Central Government Departments (2011), appointments to the Board are made on merit with due regard for the benefits of diversity, including gender. Of the current membership, 40% are women.