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Paula Sherriff

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EU Exit Negotiations
Thursday 15th November 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kelly Tolhurst Portrait Kelly Tolhurst
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I welcome such initiatives that encourage and support women to start their own businesses, and I also appreciate the work of my right hon. Friend’s constituent Alison Cork. Connecting people and building networks is an important part of supporting entrepreneurs. That is why the Chancellor announced in the autumn Budget another £20 million to strengthen local networks.

Paula Sherriff Portrait Paula Sherriff (Dewsbury) (Lab)
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Many women experience debilitating symptoms during the menopause, with 72% saying they feel completely unsupported at work during this time. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can make the necessary legislative changes so that these women feel supported?

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The hon. Lady is a champion for all things around women, and I would be happy to meet her at some stage to talk about her particular concerns.

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