13. Miss Wardasked the Minister of Labour whether he will make a statement on the assistance to be given to him by a committee of women Members of Parliament?
§ Mr. BevinOn 19th June I received a deputation of women Members of Parliament and discussed with them various questions relating to the employment of women in war-time. At the end it was agreed, at the suggestion of the deputation, that a small committee of women might usefully be created. I promised that, if this committee arrived at any agreed proposals—[Laughter]—I meant that quite seriously—I would put them in 980 touch with my Labour Supply Board in order that they might have an opportunity of putting before the Board any proposals and information which might be useful in connection with the employment of women in war-time. This would be similar to arrangements I have made in other cases to put persons and organisations in touch with the Board.
Miss WardWhile thanking the right hon. Gentleman for his reply, I would like to know whether he is aware that the committee in question has already agreed to a proposal which has been forwarded to the right hon. Gentleman?