asked the Minister of Health whether he is yet in a position to announce a policy with regard to the employment of pregnant women in factories?

I am in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service on this question.

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that it is of little use members of the Government, including the Prime Minister, deploring the decrease of the birth rate unless adequate provision is made for pregnant women in this country?

I would point out that my right hon. Friend and I are actively engaged on this subject now.

As this matter has been raised several times in the last few months, I beg to give notice that I shall raise it on the Adjournment.