§ Ms Janet AndersonTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what steps he is taking to measure and evaluate the effects of his Department's policies on women. [5476]
§ Mr. BatesIn July of this year, the model guidance on policy appraisal for equal treatment was revised and circulated at Cabinet level for Departments to adapt to their own circumstances. The guidance has been circulated to all senior officials in my Department with a view to incorporating it in the policy development process.