HC Deb 06 July 1959 vol 608 cc94-5W
85. Mr. N. Nicolson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, as a result of their examination of the Territorial Application Clause, Her Majesty's Government will now adhere to the United Nations Convention on the political rights of women in respect of the majority of territories under British rule or protection, and in respect of the remainder of the United Kingdom's overseas territories as and when social conditions permit.

Mr. R. Allan

During the negotiation of this Convention, Her Majesty's Government sought the inclusion of a Territorial Application Clause. This was not successful. For this reason, we can adhere to it only when it can be applied in all territories for whose international relations we are responsible.