§ 43. Miss Eleanor Rathboneasked the Prime Minister whether he has considered the representations recently made to the Lord Privy Seal by Members of the House of Commons on questions affecting the Women's Services; and has he any statement to make?
§ The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)Yes, Sir. The Government have considered those representations and have decided to set up a Committee with the following terms of reference: "To inquire into and report on amenities and welfare conditions in the three Women's Services and to make recommendations."
§ The Committee will consist of the following persons:
- Miss Violet Markham, C.H., J.P., Deputy Chairman of the Assistance Board (Chairman).
- The Hon. Member for Islington East (Miss Thelma Cazalet).
- Mrs. Walter Elliott, Chairman of the National Council of Girls' Clubs.
- The Hon. and Gallant Member for South East Leeds (Major Milner, M.C., T.D.).
- Air Vice Marshal Sir David Munro, K.C.B., C.B., C.I.E., Secretary of the Industrial Health Board of the Medical Research Council.
- Mrs. J. L. Stocks, Principal of Westfield College, University of London.
- The Hon. Member for Fulham West (Dr. Edith Summerskill).
- The Rt. Hon. and Gallant Member for the Central Division of Nottingham (Major General the Rt. Hon. Sir Frederick Sykes, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., G.B.E., K.C.B., C.M.G.).
§ Miss RathboneWill the right hon. Gentleman accept the assurance that this statement will give great satisfaction to all concerned, and will also give satisfaction as affording some indication that the Government are sometimes willing to listen to reasonable criticism? Will he tell the House approximately how soon the Committee may be expected to meet and whether, in view—[Hon. Members: "Speech."] May I not ask whether—
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. Lady's question is much too long.