DWP considers proposals for gender pensions gap reporting

Government seeks to develop metrics to assess progress to tackle gender pensions gap

Martin Richmond
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Trott: "Our aim is to find a suitable definition of the gender pension gap, which enables the development of a metric for measuring progress "
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Trott: "Our aim is to find a suitable definition of the gender pension gap, which enables the development of a metric for measuring progress "

Pensions minister Laura Trott has revealed she is considering proposals to begin regular reporting on the gender pensions gap by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

In a letter to Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chair Stephen Timms regarding the WPC's Saving for Later Life report, Trott revealed she is working with the government to improve understanding of ...

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