§ 29. Mr. THURTLEasked the Minister of Health if, in view of the resolution he has received from a recent national women's conference of one of the political parties represented in this House, in favour of birth control information being given in suitable cases at maternity centres, he proposes to reconsider his attitude on this matter?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI do not find that I have received any such resolution as that to which the hon. Member refers, but in any case the passing of such a resolution at a party conference would not affect my decision, the reconsideration of which, as previously stated, depends upon an expression of opinion by Parliament.
§ Mr. THURTLEWould the right hon. Gentleman say whether, if he is provided with satisfactory proof that the great bulk of the women of this country want this change, he will be prepared to consider it?
§ Mr. HAYESWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the decision recently arrived at by the Liberal party that this policy in regard to the extension of the franchise to women will result in the total extinction of the Liberal party?