Former MP for East Grinstead
Hon. Evelyn Emmet is a former MP for East Grinstead.
Former MP for East Grinstead
Entered the House of Commons on 26 May 1955 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 31 December 1964 — unknown
Will the right hon. Lady consider the impact which a review of widows' pensions will have on unmarried elderly women, who may have been looking after dependent relatives for some time? When widows' pensions and the possible dropping of the age limit are considered, will she take their case into account along with the retraining of middle-aged women in employment, as both things are connected?
As my hon. Friend has mentioned the point, I feel that one cannot let the discussion go without quoting: Earth has not anything to show more fair:Dull would be he of soul who could pass byA sight so touching in its majesty ". I was hoping that my hon. Friend would give that quotation.
Will my hon. Friend impress on his right hon. Friend that one of the best ways of recruiting further married women to the teaching profession—and indeed other professional women—is to alter the basis of taxation of married couples?
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