HC Deb 02 May 1995 vol 259 c159W
Ms Eagle

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what progress has been made within her Department on equal opportunities matters. [21456]

Mr. Boswell

The Department is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff. To that end, programmes for action for staff with disabilities, women and staff from ethnic minorities are in place, and progress has been made in all areas.

Ms Eagle

To ask the Secretary of State for Education which Minister in her Department has responsibility for equal opportunities issues. [21455]

Mr. Boswell

I have responsibility for equal opportunities issues in the Department.

Ms Eagle

To ask the Secretary of State for Education if she will publish the gender assessment being prepared by her Department. [21457]

Mr. Boswell

Equal opportunities issues are under continuous scrutiny within the Department. My right hon. Friend has drawn attention in recent speeches to the remarkable progress which has been made by girls and women in education over the last 15 years. No additional gender assessment is being prepared.