The responsibility for undertaking gender-based analysis—and for high-quality policy proposals in general—rests with departments and ultimately with their ministers. In the first instance, it is the responsibility of departments to ensure that gender-based analyses are undertaken. There are a number of factors that they need to consider in doing so. As central agencies, we would play a supporting role and provide a challenge function.
On June 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.