HC Deb 20 January 1999 vol 323 cc485-6W
9. Ms Beverley Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she has set the Government's priorities in relation to policy for women in Northern Ireland. [64863]

Marjorie Mowlam

The Government are putting in place a number of important policies, such as action on violence against women, childcare provision and family friendly employment.

Furthermore, our commitment to equality for everyone in society is a key part of the Good Friday Agreement.

I would also like to see more women from Northern Ireland in public life generally—in the Assembly and in this House.

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