Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to ensure that women are not disproportionately affected by the Government's fiscal policies.

It is equally important for the future finances of both women and men that we remain committed to tackling the deficit and strengthening the economy.

Recent government decisions have also been of benefit to women. Around two thirds of those benefitting from the National Living Wage are estimated to be women. And of the 680,000 people who will be lifted out of income tax by 2017/18 as a result of increases in the personal tax allowance, over 60% will be women.