HC Deb 22 October 1952 vol 505 c1006
47. Mrs. White

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will withhold approval of the draft constitution for the Sudan until further consideration has been given to the proposal that women shall not enjoy voting rights, except in three out of 81 constituencies.

58. Dr. King

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the Government's Draft Constitution for the Sudan excludes women from the franchise except in graduate constituencies.

Mr. Nutting

I would ask the hon. Members to await the statement which my right hon. Friend proposes to make on the Sudan at the end of Questions.