§ 61. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister whether the Government will defer the consideration of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill till after the General Election, in view of the fact that enfranchised women will within the next six months have an opportunity of expressing their all-important opinion upon this subject?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo, Sir. I would refer the hon. Member to the discussion on the Motion which was passed on Tuesday, 16th July.
§ Sir J. D. REESWill the right hon. Gentleman reconsider this matter?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI do not think that there is much difference of opinion on that.
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the majority of women's organisations are intensely hostile to this Bill, and does he intend to proceed with it before the women have had a chance of voting?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI understand that this Committee is set up to study the subject.