§ Baroness Mallalieuasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will publish a report on the progress made on issues affecting women since May 1997. [HL3801]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Jay of Paddington)We have published our report,Delivering for women: Progress so far. This charts what has been achieved in the first 18 months of this Government to improve the lives of women. Copies of this report have been placed in the Libraries of the House, together with two research documents, Researching Women's Attitudes and Tackling Violence Against Women which summarises reported action already taken by local authorities to protect women from violence. In addition I have, together with my right honourable friends the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, issued new guidelines on policy appraisal for equal treatment to relevant officials throughout government. Copies of this have also been placed in the Libraries of the House.