§ Mr. RAFFANasked the Minister of Health if he is now in a position to state when a Bill to give effect to the Washington draft convention, concerning the employment of women before and after childbirth, will be introduced; and whether he is aware that action on these lines has already been taken by the respective Governments of Belgium, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, South Africa, and Venezuela?
§ Dr. ADDISONThis question is at present engaging the attention of the Government, and I hope to be in a position to make an announcement shortly. I am not aware what action is being taken by foreign governments in the matter.