§ 20. Captain CAZALETasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether the subject of the nationality of married women within the Empire will be included in the agenda of the forthcoming Imperial Conference?
Mr. THOMASAs I have explained in reply to previous questions, the agenda for the Imperial Conference is a matter for agreement between ourselves and the Dominions, and it is not possible at this stage to specify it in detail. But, as has been intimated by the Prime Minister, it is hoped that it will be possible for an outline of the agenda to be announced before the House rises.
§ Captain CAZALETIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that 72 women's organisations in this country and in the Empire are unanimous in desiring to have the law altered in this respect?
Mr. THOMASI shall always accept any information with regard to women from my hon. and gallant Friend.
Viscountess ASTORWill the right hon. Gentleman really treat this matter seriously, and give us a definite reply as to whether this subject will be considered at the Conference?
§ Miss PICTON-TURBERVILLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the 1090 Prime Minister has declared himself in favour of this reform?
Mr. THOMASThe question put to me was in reference to its position on the agenda, and my answer was that the agenda is a matter for agreement between the Dominions and ourselves. I hope at a later stage to be able to give an intimation on this matter. Undoubtedly, this question must be a question for discussion.