Written questions

Employment: Women

Commons · Question 4954 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 19 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the newly expanded Women’s Employment Ambassador role will take to support new mothers returning to work.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 19 Jun 2026

The Government is committed to tackling the challenges women face in the labour market, whether they want to find a job, return to work, or progress in work, regardless of their background or stage of life. The Women’s Employment Ambassador will champion ...