§ 44. Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Prime Minister, whether, in view of the large number of women affected by the investigations of the Select Committee which is considering proposals for limiting the hours of work and improving the conditions of shop assistants, he will consider the advisability of the addition of women members to the Select Committee.
§ Mr. CLYNESMy right hon. Friend is informed that the Select Committee includes members who are representative of the Trade Unions concerned (whose membership includes both men and women) and in these circumstances my right hon. Friend would not, unless there is a general desire of the House in that direction, feel justified in proposing the enlargement of the Committee.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a unanimous resolution on the subject was passed yesterday by the National Conference of Labour Women and a copy of it was ordered to be sent to him?
§ Mr. CLYNESAn organisation representing the industrial interests of women is represented on this Committee.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Member aware that the only lady Member of this House was taken off because a Scottish Member, a male, was required?
§ Mr. MACQUISTENWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the desirability of getting the business through at an early date, and adhere to his present decision?
§ Mr. CLYNESI understand that the Committee are at work.