HC Deb 07 July 1920 vol 131 cc1431-2
27. Colonel NEWMAN

asked the Minister of Labour why the central bureau for women's employment has been superseded by the central committee on women's training and employment; did he nominate any women to serve on this latter committee; and, if so, will he give their names and the bodies and interests whom they represent?

Dr. MACNAMARA

There is no question of the Central Committee on Women's Training and Employment having superseded the Central Bureau for the Employment of Women, which is an employment agency which charges a registration fee to employers and clients.

The Central Committee previously worked under the Local Government Board, and, when that Department ceased to exist, was taken over by the Ministry of Labour. I will, if I may, circulate with the OFFICIAL REPORT a detail of the membership of the Committee. The members are not appointed as representing particular bodies and interests but as representing women's interests generally.

The present constitution of the Central Committee on Women's Training and Employment is: The Marchioness of Crewe (Chairman), Miss Mary R. MacArthur (Hon. Secretary), Mrs. H. J. Tennant (Hon. Treasurer), Lady Askwith, Miss Lilian C. Barker, Miss Margaret C. Bondfield, Mrs. Austen Chamberlain, Mrs. Gasson, Miss R. E. Lawrence, Miss A. Susan Lawrence, The Hon. Mrs. Alfred Lyttelton, Miss Violet Markham, Lady Midleton, The Hon. Lily Montagu, Dr. Marion Phillips, Lady Boxburgh, Miss Squire, The Marchioness of Londonderry (Ireland), Miss F. H. Durham, Miss A. Anderson, Miss G. Tuckwell, Lady Kenmare (Ireland).

Two representatives for Scotland are now under discussion.

Colonel NEWMAN

Am I to understand that the Central Bureau for the Employment of Women is still in existence?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Yes.