HC Deb 15 March 1927 vol 203 c1841
45. Mr. SPOOR

asked the Prime Minister on what date he proposes to make his promised statement on the granting of Parliamentary suffrage to women at the age of 21?

46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister whether he has yet reached any decision with regard to the extension of the franchise to women below the age of 30 years; and, if so, when it is proposed to introduce the necessary legislation?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

I shall answer these questions together. As has already been announced, a statement on this subject will be made before Easter.

Mr. SPOOR

Are we to understand that the Bill is to be introduced before the General Election?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think it would be much better to await the statement which is promised before Easter.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to give the statement to this House in the first place, and not to any outside body?

The PRIME MINISTER

Certainly.