§ Mr. Bishopasked the Prime Minister how many men and how many women, respectively, he has recently appointed to the committee to consider the rules and conduct applying to councillors and council officials under Lord Redcliffe-Maud ; and whether the women appointed reflected the criteria of qualification and suitability, in view of the policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to sex discrimination.
§ The Prime MinisterThe committee consists of seven members, all men. The only criteria for selection was qualification to contribute to the committee's work. There was no question of discrimination for or against anyone on grounds of sex.