Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department took to mark International Men's Day on 19 November 2019.

The Home Office recognised International Men’s Day on 19 November 2019 with a news item on our internal intranet site. The story explained the significance of the event and that the day shone a positive light on male role models, fatherhood and men’s issues.

It also highlighted the importance of good mental health for men. The story included an audio interview with a member of staff who discussed his experience of adoption and fatherhood. All staff had an opportunity to engage in these communications.