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WQ.299/2020
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE
MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, SPORT AND CULTURE
BY DEPUTY L.M.C. DOUBLET OF ST. SAVIOUR
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2020
Question
In light of emerging research that shows women have been disproportionately affected by the economic impact of Covid-19, will the Minister advise whether an assessment has been undertaken in relation to women in Jersey; and will he state what action, if any, will be taken to mitigate any impact that has already been felt and to prevent any such imbalance in the future?
Answer
No specific research has been carried out by the Economy team into the economic impact of Covid-19 on women in Jersey. The Government's pandemic response measures were designed to protect the lives, livelihoods and wellbeing of all islanders, and the economic support schemes have been directed to support the island workforce as a whole. No gender specific measures are planned.
However, if Deputy Doublet would like to share the research she has access to on this matter, the Ministerial team of Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture can take it onto consideration and seek further advice.