§ 50. Miss WILKINSONasked the Prime Minister whether he can yet give any information as to when the Government intends to introduce a Bill giving equal franchise to men and women, or whether he proposes a conference on the matter; and, if so, whether such conference is likely to meet during the present Session?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs I have already said, I can make no statement on this subject at present.
§ Miss WILKINSONMay we take it that the Prime Minister is bearing in mind the definite pledges he gave to the women of the country that legislation would be introduced during this Parliament?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, but we are still young.
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCECan the Prime Minister give us any indication as to whether it would be any use putting down this question again before Easter?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have never any objection to questions being put down, but I do not think a definite answer can be expected in the immediate future.