A number of local authorities are looking at how they can vary their meeting times.

Absolutely. Again, my right hon. Friend makes a good observation.

My hon. Friend makes a very important point, and he is right.

The Government Equalities Office has commissioned a review to identify barriers that limit women’s participation in national Government,

One of the key things to having more women involved in local government is political parties encouraging more women to get involved.

My hon. Friend makes a good point.

Absolutely. Again, my right hon. Friend makes a good observation.

My hon. Friend makes a very important point, and he is right.

A number of local authorities are looking at how they can vary their meeting times.

The Government Equalities Office has commissioned a review to identify barriers that limit women’s participation in national Government,