HL Deb 14 February 2000 vol 609 cc131-2WA
Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What meetings have been held by the Minister for Women with the Minister for Film since 7 December 1999 to discuss how conditions in the film and broadcasting industries affect women in particular; and what action will be taken by the Government as a result of those meetings. [HL715]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The two Ministers have not met since 7 December to discuss these issues. My honourable friend the Minister for Tourism, Film and Broadcasting attended the annual awards ceremony of the Women in Film and Television organisation on 7 December, when their report on working conditions was launched, and discussed the implications with its authors on 25 January. She is taking these issues forward with the film and broadcasting industries and in consultation with my noble friend the Minister for Women, and with Women in Film and Television.