HC Deb 19 October 1943 vol 392 cc1196-7
23. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can make any statement on the future name, constitution and policy of A.M.G.O.T.?

Sir J. Grigg

I have nothing at present to add to the statements previously made about A.M.G.O.T.

Mr. Driberg

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the administration of A.M.G.O.T. is to be confined to ex-enemy territories or whether it will also apply to former Allied territories, and, if so, whether French personnel will be included?

Sir J. Grigg

Not without notice.

Mr. Riley

Are the conditions under which A.M.G.O.T. operates reviewed from time to time, or are any changes to be made?

Sir J. Grigg

I spend a considerable part of my time reviewing the conditions under which A.M.G.O.T. works, so the answer is quite definitely "Yes."

43. Mrs. Cazalet Keir

asked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements have been made to ensure that qualified women are given the opportunity for training and service in A.M.G.O.T. on the same terms as men?

Sir J. Grigg

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Central Bristol (Lady Apsley) on 24th September.

Mrs. Keir

In view of the fact that much of the administration and work of A.M.G.O.T. affects the social conditions of the people, does not my right hon. Friend think that it would be wise and right that women as well as men should start training now for responsible jobs with A.M.G.O.T.?

Sir J. Grigg

If my hon. Friend will look at that answer, she will see that it is based on the conception that A.M.G.O.T. is concerned with the early operational stage and that when you get to what I may call the relief stage, A.M.G.O.T. may not be concerned with the administration at all.