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

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,

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

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.

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

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.

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