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Women’s Contribution to the Economy

I am optimistic that that will be so. It may take a long time before the kids say, “Thank you very much, dad”, but when they are raising their own children, it might just occur to them.

Capitalising on the contribution that women can make to the economy is vital for our economic recovery. Women’s contributions are already significant, but there is potential for much more. We need to take steps actively to encourage this, taking the global picture into account, and learning from the example of both international and domestic companies and charities that are leading the way, such as Coca-Cola, JLR, Tearfund, Oxfam and others. We need women to be actively involved in the economy for this country to achieve its full potential. The female economy is the key to a sustainable future.

1.51 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
576 c366WH 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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