§ Mr. Roger KingTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service what plans he has to take forward equal opportunities for women in the civil service.
§ Mr. RentonI have, today, launched a new programme for action to achieve equality of opportunity for women in the civil service. This builds on the very considerable progress achieved under the programme of action launched in 1984. Departments and agencies will use the new programme to develop action plans which will ensure that the civil service continues to be a leading equal opportunities employer.