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Gender Balance on Corporate Boards

Proceeding contribution from Matt Hancock (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 January 2013. It occurred during Debate on Gender Balance on Corporate Boards.

We have had a report on this. There are constant reports—for instance, I commend to the hon. Lady the 30% Club website, which has a quarterly update of the numbers—and there are many opportunities to debate this in the House. The most important thing is that we should try to get there without legislation, and certainly there does not need to be EU-level legislation, as it is something that this House can perfectly well do on its own. Having more women on boards is right, and it is good business, but it should be the responsibility of this House.

I am grateful for the European Scrutiny Committee’s work. We would argue that legislation is not necessary now. Yes, there is more work to do to promote women on boards, and we and British business are doing it. I commend the motion to the House.

5.32 pm

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

556 c57 

Session

2012-13

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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