Part of Questions to the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip – in the Senedd at 2:37 pm on 16 July 2019.
Deputy Minister, with regard to the gender pay gap, it is a fact that women remain under-represented in apprenticeship positions in better-paid industries in Wales. In 2016-17, within construction and engineering programmes, there were only 360 female apprentices compared to 8,330. What discussion has the Deputy Minister had with her colleagues to address the gender pay gap by encouraging more women to take apprenticeships in these businesses and sectors? You've just mentioned the outcome in your party, but what is the duty? You haven't performed the duty to make sure a gender balance in the pay sector is achieved by the Labour Party.