HC Deb 27 May 1971 vol 818 cc188-9W
20. Mr. Normanton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when, in view of representations made to him by the Women's Liberation Movement for full equality of the sexes, he will seek to abolish the legislation which requires special approval to be obtained before women can work at night or at weekends.

Mr. Dudley Smith

This legislation is is under review, but it is not possible to say when the review will be completed.