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(Minister for Women,  Minister for Equality)

A ministerial position in the United Kingdom which leads the Government Equalities Office.

The Minister for Women and Equalities is a ministerial position in the United Kingdom which leads the Government Equalities Office. This is an independent department within the wider Cabinet Office that has responsibility for addressing all forms of discrimination, with particular emphasis on gender inequality. Prior to April 2019, the minister was based at the Home Office, DFID and DfE. Its counterpart in the shadow cabinet is the shadow secretary of state for women and equalities.

The position was formerly known as; "Minister for Women", "Minister for Women and Equality", and "Minister for Equalities".

Overview

The Minister for Women and Equalities officially has responsibility for[1]:



 

Office Holders on Wikispooks

NameFromTo
Nicky Morgan9 April 201415 July 2014
Ruth Kelly5 May 200627 June 2007
Tessa Jowell5 May 20055 May 2006
Patricia Hewitt8 June 20015 May 2005
Harriet Harman3 May 199727 July 1998
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