§ 32. Michael FabricantTo ask the Minister what proportion of her time she spends in each week on matters relating exclusively to women; and if she will make a statement. [42885]
§ Ms HewittMy roles as Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Minister for Women are inextricably linked, since women are almost half the workforce, account for a third of new business start-ups and make the majority of decisions as consumers. As Minister for Women I concentrate on issues of work: life balance, narrowing the gender pay gap and women's entrepreneurship, working closely with my hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Cabinet Office.