Written questions

Employment: Menopause

Commons · Question 1321 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 21 May 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of menopause symptoms on women’s labour market participation.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 21 May 2026

The government is committed to tackling the challenges women face in the labour market at every stage of life, and with the right menopause workplace support, we can help unlock the full talent and creativity of women across the country. On 1 April 2026, ...