– in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 19 June 2008.
What recent representations she has received on the application of the gender equality duty to the licensing of lap-dancing clubs by local authorities. The Minister for Women and Equality (Ms...
What recent steps the Government have taken to reduce the gender pay gap.
What recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on alternatives to imprisonment for women.
What progress the Government have made in tackling violence against women.
What further steps the Government plan to take to assist women who have been trafficked.
What recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on support for women who are carers.
Ministers make up the Government and almost all are members of the House of Lords or the House of Commons. There are three main types of Minister. Departmental Ministers are in charge of Government Departments. The Government is divided into different Departments which have responsibilities for different areas. For example the Treasury is in charge of Government spending. Departmental Ministers in the Cabinet are generally called 'Secretary of State' but some have special titles such as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ministers of State and Junior Ministers assist the ministers in charge of the department. They normally have responsibility for a particular area within the department and are sometimes given a title that reflects this - for example Minister of Transport.
