§ Ms. Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he intends to ratify the United Nations convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.
§ Mr. RentonAs I told the hon. Member for Walthamstow (Mr. Deakins) on 10 May, at column513, we are still considering this convention in the light of our existing legislation and hope to be in a position to make an announcement about ratification soon.