Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps her Department is taking to reduce disparity in pay by gender.

The national gender pay gap has fallen significantly under this government - and by approximately a quarter in the last decade.

In 2017, we introduced regulations requiring large employers to publish the differences in average salaries and bonuses for men and women every year. The regulations have helped to motivate employers, and focus attention on improving equality in the workplace.

However, in order to continue making progress we need to understand the real barriers people face in the workplace, and ensure everyone is empowered to fulfil their potential.