HL Deb 06 August 1975 vol 363 c1831WA
The Earl of SELKIRK

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is the normal practice of the Ministry of Environment for motor mowers to be used by men and hand mowers to be used by women.

Baroness BIRK

Motor or hand mowers are used according to the job to be done and female staff use motor mowers if their work requires this.

House adjourned at seven minutes before eleven o'clock.