HC Deb 16 January 2003 vol 397 c789W
24. Andrew Selous

To ask the Minister for Women what recent representations she has received about the gender pay gap. [91063]

Ms Hewitt

I have received no representations in the last three months on the gender pay gap.

Julie Morgan

To ask the Minister for Women what plans she has to reduce the pay gap between women and men. [91059]

Ms Hewitt

The causes of the gender pay gap are complex. The Government have set in place a number of measures designed to tackle them. The Employment Act 2002 when it comes into force in April 2003, for example, will introduce an equal pay questionnaire and measures to help mothers stay attached to the labour market.