HC Deb 19 December 1966 vol 738 c966
1. Mrs. McKay

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government will now announce their decision on ratification of the United Nations' Convention on the Political Rights of Women.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Mrs. Eirene White)

Her Majesty's Government have decided that, with certain reservations, the United Kingdom can accede to this Convention. They aim to arrange accession early next year.

Mrs. McKay

Is my hon. Friend aware that her announcement will give great pleasure to this House and to all women's organisations in particular? Will she please give this matter the widest possible publicity?

Mrs. White

I am obliged to my hon. Friend.