HC Deb 03 July 1972 vol 840 cc8-9W
51. Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce legislation to prevent discrimination against women in the signing of contracts, with particular reference to the letter sent to him by the hon. Member for Heywood and Royton, which indicated that television companies refuse to allow married women to sign contracts for television sets.

Mr. Noble

Although I deplore any discrimination against women, its disappearance in this field must come from the pressure of public opinion rather than legislative control.