Women and Equalities written question – answered at on 6 September 2011.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities what recent assessment she has made of the compatibility with equalities legislation of (a) the requirement to wear a necktie and (b) other gender-specific workplace dress codes.
Today I am wearing a silver grey trouser suit and a pair of shoes from LK Bennett.
As Secretary of State for the Home Department I have not found that traditional gender-based workplace dress codes have held me back. I indeed believe that they encourage a sense of professionalism in the workplace.
Yes3 people think so
No42 people think not
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