Ministerial role

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women and Equalities

Responsibilities

The Minister for Women and Equalities is responsible for the following policy areas:

• same sex marriage
• Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
• equality legislation (including litigation and cases)
• working with other government departments on violence against women and girls

Previous holders of this role

1. Helen Grant MP

   2012 to 2013

2. The Rt Hon Lynne Featherstone

   2010 to 2012

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• Attitudes towards Equality
  • 03 June 2014
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• Ceramic poppies to be planted in the Tower of London's moat
  • 08 May 2014
  • News story
• Strategic objectives for female offenders
  • 27 March 2014
  • Policy paper
• Cash grants to help disabled people in standing for election extended for another year
  • 03 February 2014
  • News story
• Women’s Engagement Newsletter- Helen Grant
  • 09 January 2014
  • News story
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
  • 25 November 2013
  • News story
• Tourism set for a boost
  • 21 November 2013
  • News story
• Equalities Minister marks Transgender Day of Remembrance
  • 20 November 2013
  • News story
• Lottery funding for First World War maritime centenary
  • 20 November 2013
  • News story
• Internships making politics more accessible for disabled people
  • 04 September 2013
  • News story

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