concerned about the situation of rural women on the Isle of Man and their access to the members of the House of Keys, for the redress of their grievances. Given the small size of the Isle of Man, there was no practical difference between rural and non-rural women. 65. Under article 16, a question had been raised concerning the status of "de facto" families in the British Virgin Islands. No specific information on the subject was available. However, the inheritance law of the Turks and Caicos Islands made no differentiation between legitimate children and children born outside marriage. 66. In conclusion, she hoped that she had reassured the Committee of the full commitment of the United Kingdom to the objectives of the Convention. It had been asked whether Mrs. Thatcher had promoted the cause of women. The position held by Mrs. Thatcher was the stunning proof of the opportunities open to women in the United Kingdom to reach the highest levels of Government. 67. The CHAIRPERSON thanked the representative of the United Kingdom and her team for their detailed response to the questions asked by the members of the Committee. The questions demonstrated the great interest in a society such as the United Kingdom. She hoped that the reservations expressed by the United Kingdom regarding some articles of the Convention would be re-examined. 68. Ms. LAIOU-ANTONIOU. while expressing satisfaction with the answers provided, said she had a general impression that much remained to be done in the United Kingdom to ensure a more equal sharing of household tasks. That was an area where the situation, as in many other countries, left much to be desired. Furthermore, the representative of the United Kingdom had explained the popularity of part-time work among women by their preference for that type of employment. In her opinion, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion about the representation of women's rights in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Isle of Man, and the country's commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The text mentions household tasks, part-time work, and inheritance laws, which are all related to social and economic issues affecting women.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief