§ 45. Captain WEDGWOOD BENNasked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government are considering sending a woman as a fully accredited delegate to the eighth International Labour Conference to be held in Geneva in May?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)I have been asked to reply. 626 I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that the claims of women to be represented on the delegation to the International Labour Conference will be duly considered.
§ Captain BENNCan the hon. Gentleman say, in view of the subjects to be discussed, whether a woman will he made a fully accredited delegate?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI am unable to say that at present, because the names of the delegates are not settled.
§ Captain BENNWhen will the hon. Gentleman be in a position to state the names?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI cannot say at present.