Committees

WEC to question Ministers Bridget Phillipson and Anneliese Dodds on women and equalities issues

7 February 2025

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will question Ministers Bridget Phillipson and Anneliese Dodds during an evidence session in Parliament on Wednesday 12 February on the work of the Minister and Minister of State for Women and Equalities.

During the wide-ranging evidence session, MPs on the cross-party committee chaired by Labour MP Sarah Owen will examine the Ministers’ priorities, the objectives of the Office for Equality and Opportunity (OEO), plus other current issues.

Discussion is expected to focus on their Ministerial responsibilities and cross-departmental working, women and girls’ health, employment rights, forthcoming legislation, tackling violence against women and girls, and disability.

Witnesses

Panel 1          

(at 2.20pm)

  • Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Minister for Women and Equalities and Secretary of State for Education
  • Rt Hon Anneliese Dodds MP, Minister of State for Women and Equalities and Minister of State for Development

Further information

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