§ 72. Mr. CURRIEasked the Secretary for Scotland whether it is intended to publish the Report of the Government's Committee in Scotland on the Substitutionary Employment of Women?
The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. McKinnon Wood)I have received no detailed report from the Committee in question. They made a recommendation in favour of the constitution of local committees, which has been receiving my consideration in consultation with other Departments interested.
§ 73. Mr. CURRIEasked the Secretary for Scotland whether the Government asked the Bank of Scotland to employ women; and, if so, what reply was re turned to the request?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I made to him on 29th February in this matter.