§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Prime Minister which is the lead Department in considering the draft EEC Council recommendations on the promotion of positive action for women; and what is the attitude of Her Majesty's Government to the measures proposed.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Department of Employment has lead responsibility. I refer the hon. Member to the explanatory memorandum signed by the Minister of State, Department of Employment on 20 June and now depositied in the Library of the House.