HC Deb 15 October 2001 vol 372 cc828-9W
34. Dr. Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what studies she has undertaken to identify obstacles facing women returning to work. [3609]

Mr. Nicholas Brown

A number of studies have helped inform us about the obstacles faced by women entering the labour market. These include longitudinal studies such as the "Survey of Families with Children", conducted by the Policy Studies Institute and the National Centre for Social Research, and a study of lone parent families conducted by the Policy Studies Institute.