United Kingdom

Specialized body - Gender equality

Women and Equalities Committee
(June 2015)

About

Nature
Permanent
Notes
The Women and Equalities Committee examines the work of the Government Equalities Office (GEO). It holds Government to account on equality law and policy, including the Equality Act 2010 and cross Government activity on equalities. It also scrutinises the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Members

Number of members
All MembersBelow 45 years of age
Total115
Men11
Women104
Political affiliation of members
Majority parties
6
Opposition parties
5

Chairperson(s)

Chair 1
Carolina Nokes
Chairperson: Sex
Female
Date of birth
26 Jun 1972
Political affiliation
Majority

Chairperson

Chairperson: Sex
Female
Age: Chairperson is below 45 years of age
No
Political affiliation
Majority

Contact information for the Committee