As in the case of men there are serious discrepancies
over the rates of wages, as, for example, between domestic service and munition work. Again there is obviously something wrong with the whole organisation of the nursing service. On the wider issue of whether more women should be given responsible posts in the war effort, Miss Cazalet quoted the Regional Commis- sioners, the B.B.C. and the higher branches of the Board of Education. It is true that in all these and many other cases there is a notable absence of women. It would be interesting to discover to what extent sheer prejudice is responsible for this situation. Mr. Assheton spoke pleasantly, Miss Horsbrugh covered a large field, Sir Walter Womersley expatiated on ' Pensions and Sir John Anderson blessed everyone. But though four Ministers graced the debate I cannot remember that they said anything very concrete. It is therefore all the more im- portant that the Government should listen to the collective wisdom of women members and act with caution and care in this delicate part of the war effort. * * * *
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