She largely delegated the responsibility to a junior minister , Cheryl Gillan .
Before the Conservatives ' defeat , Gillian Shephard , John Major 's Education Secretary , spoke on women 's issues .
Gillian Shephard largely delegated the responsibility to a junior minister , Cheryl Gillan .
Before the Conservatives ' defeat , Gillian Shephard , John Major 's Education Secretary , spoke on women 's issues .