§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Minister for Women how many regional seminar series in each region were hosted by the Women and Equality Unit to attract women to public appointments in each of the last two years; and if she will make a statement. [99040]
§ Ms HewittDuring 2002 the Women and Equality Unit hosted eight regional seminars. The seminars were held in the following places:
- Abingdon
- Canterbury
- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Scunthorpe
- Leeds
- Greenwich
- North Tyneside
One national seminar was held in Leicester.
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§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Minister for Women how much has been spent on regional seminars by the Women and Equality Unit on attracting women to public appointments; and if she will make a statement. [99041]
§ Ms HewittThe National Outreach Campaign consisted of eight regional seminars and five national seminars; the total cost of holding these seminars was £57,551.21 (excluding VAT).