HC Deb 26 October 1999 vol 336 c806W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason his Department has not carried out any gender impact assessments since June 1997. [95228]

Mr. Battle

My Department has introduced three pieces of legislation since June 1997 which were needed to implement internationally negotiated treaties in the United Kingdom. Gender impact assessments were not considered necessary for the legislation concerned.

My Department works closely with the Women's Unit, and will continue to consider the need for gender impact assessments for all new legislation.

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