Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 12
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Establish a dedicated Minister and Office in DBT to oversee women's business strategy.
Conclusion
The strategy should be overseen by a dedicated Minister and Office within the Department for Business and Trade akin to the US Office of Women’s Business Ownership, with an assigned budget and responsibility for driving implementation of the strategy, and ensuring accountability and transparency through data collection. (Recommendation, Paragraph 56)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 27 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗