Regular evidence sessions · Opened 3 June 2026
Work of the Minister for Women and Equalities (2026-27)
From: Women and Equalities Committee
What this inquiry is asking
This is not a formal inquiry but a parliamentary accountability session in which the Women and Equalities Committee will examine the Minister for Women and Equalities on their departmental work, priorities and performance during 2026-27. The committee will scrutinise policy delivery, spending decisions and progress on gender equality and equalities legislation.
Status / emerging findings
- Session scheduled but not yet begun; no evidence has been heard
- No publications or written submissions currently available
- Committee will assess ministerial performance across women's rights, gender pay gap, LGBTQ+ rights, and disability equality portfolios
Why it matters
The Minister for Women and Equalities controls policy and spending on some of the UK's most contested social issues; this session is Parliament's main public check on whether that portfolio is delivering on its statutory duties and manifesto commitments.
Themes
Key witnesses
Minister for Women and Equalities (to be named at session)
Witness sessions
Oral evidence · 24 June 2026 · HC 280
Session 1 of 1Catherine Little CB; Marcus Bell CBE; Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP
Written evidence & correspondence
Correspondence · 15 July 2026
Correspondence · 15 July 2026
Correspondence · 15 July 2026
Themes & actors
Topics across publication summaries
Top organisations & named entities
- Women and Equalities Committee·2 references
- Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)·2 references
- Sarah Owen MP·2 references
- Bridget Phillipson·1 reference
- Sarah Owen·1 reference
- Scottish Government·1 reference
- Welsh Government·1 reference
- Bridget Phillipson MP·1 reference
- Nadia Whittome MP·1 reference
- Kim Leadbeater MP·1 reference
Source · parliament.uk inquiry record ↗