§ 57. Mr. Hamlingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to introduce a scheme to encourage women scientists to remain in or return to industry after having had children.
§ Mr. CroslandI do not wish to underestimate the resources of talent that might be tapped in this way, but this is primarily a matter for individual employers to consider in relation to their own special requirements and capabilities.
Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in view of the importance of increasing scientific personnel and of the wastage of qualified women scientists following marriage, he will take steps to introduce a Government scheme to encourage such women to remain in or return to industry after having had children.
§ Mr. CroslandI do not wish to underestimate the resources of talent that might be tapped in this way, but this is primarily a matter for individual employers to consider in relation to their own special requirements and capabilities.