§ Major LLOYD-GREAMEasked the Home Secretary whether, since the passing of the Sex Disqualification Removal Act, he has issued instructions to chief constables in England and Wales cancelling the instructions previously given that women cannot be sworn in as constables?
§ Mr. SHORTTI have not issued any new instructions on the subject. The question of the status and duties of women appointed to assist the police will be considered by the Committee of which my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Lender Secretary of State is Chairman.
Mr. G. MURRAYasked the Lord Privy Seal whether the Home Office Committee appointed to inquire into the question of duties, status, pay, and conditions of women police, will include Scotland in its survey; and, if not, in view of the urgency of this matter in that country, the Government will take the necessary steps to include Scotland under the terms of reference?
§ Mr. SHORTTI have been asked to reply to this question. The Committee will include Scotland in their inquiry, and I am in communication with the Secretary for Scotland as to the appointment of a Scottish representative.