To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will report on the progress of the discussions which have taken place at the Women's Consultative Forum (WCF) and what mechanisms have been put in place for the WCF to inform policy development. The Executive held its first meeting of the Women in Scotland Consultative Forum on 1 November and a detailed report of this meeting has been widely circulated.The Forum provides a useful opportunity for Ministers and officials to engage in dialogue with women's organisations to inform future policy development.