Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to extend the remit of the Minister for Women and Equalities specifically to include girls’ wellbeing.

The Minister for Women and Equalities considers the interests of all groups as part of her portfolios, including the interests of girls. This is also the case for other Equalities Ministers and other Government Departments and their Ministers, who consider relevant groups when formulating policy as part of their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.

In addition to the general responsibility all ministers have, the new Government has a specific Minister for Children and Families at DfE, currently Janet Daby MP. The Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, also represents children’s interests. Officials at the Office for Equality and Opportunity regularly meet stakeholders representing girls to make sure the needs of girls are understood across government.