80% of women want gender targets for Public Sector Boards and Committees

An overwhelming majority of women support government plans to introduce a mandatory gender representation target, according to a study by Women on Boards UK (WOB UK).

More than 1,000 women responded to a survey with 80% agreeing the UK Government should bring in gender targets for public sector boards and committees.

A further 75% said the issue was important enough for them to consider changing their vote at the 2015 general election.