§ Mr. FRANCEasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the continual blocking of the Criminal Law Amendment (White Slave Traffic) Bill and of the measure of support it receives from all parts of the House, he will undertake to arrange for the introduction of a Bill embodying a drastic reform of the law on this subject?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI much regret the continual blocking of this measure which has, I believe, the general support of the House, and I fail to understand the motives of hon. Members who have prevented its discussion. While in view of the pressure of business this Session it is not possible for me to give any definite assurance that the Government can take action in the matter, I shall be glad to consider later on whether something can be done to facilitate the progress of the Bill.
§ Mr. LEEWill the Government not consider whether, as they have allowed a week of Parliamentary time to discuss the Women's Suffrage Bill, some time is not still available for the discussion of a question in which women are equally interested?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe Government will undoubtedly consider the subject of giving facilities later on, but I could not at this stage give any distinct pledge.
§ Mr. BOOTHIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the opposition which is offered in this House to this measure has not been directed to the avoidance of discussion, but that objection has been taken to the measure passing through without 405 discussion, and is the right hon. Gentleman aware that some of the Clauses are exceedingly objectionable?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEIn that case, if facilities are given, it will mean that the objections will probably be removed.