§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how soon he expects to be able to make known his conclusions on what action is needed to prevent sexual discrimination, following his study of the replies from those representing the London Stock Exchange and midwifery, arising from his undertaking of 28th October, 1970 to write to the professional organisations asking them to examine their restrictive practices; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. RidleyAs regards the London Stock Exchange, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 17th November to the hon. Member for Easington (Mr. Dormand). To allow males to train and practise as midwives would require an amendment to the Midwives Act, 1951. This is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security.
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in appointing the members of the British Airways Board, he will consider members of both sexes on the basis of suitability.
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in appointing members of the new Civil Aviation Authority, he will consider members of both sexes on the basis of suitability.