§ 27. Mr. MANDERasked the Home Secretary whether the Government propose to introduce a measure giving equal rights to men and women, with a view to facilitating the drawing up of a general treaty on the subject through the League of Nations?
§ Sir J. GILMOURHis Majesty's Government has no such proposal under consideration and as at present advised they do not think it practicable or desirable to attempt any extension of the general affirmation in the Sex Disqualification Removal Act of 1919.
§ Mr. MANDERAm I to understand from the reply that the Government are not disposed to give equal rights to men and women?
Viscountess ASTORDo not the Government really think that it is about time England took the lead in this question of equality among the sexes?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have nothing to add to the answer which I have given.