The Woman M.P.: In the proceeding articles we have proved that there are practically no grounds for the statements made by Suffragists as to the wrongs of women and the injustices to which they are subjected owing to the state of “slavery” in which they are now supposed to be kept by men. …. Continues … The assertion that women are never consulted by those who make the law is grossly untrue, for leaving out of the question the influence which every women exercises over her male friends at election times -especially when domestic matter are concerned – all Governments of this country have shown themselves not only willing but eager to consult women, and obtain their evidence, opinions and suggestions by means of Royal Commissions and in other ways, where the welfare of women and children are concerned. Thus, on tine Consultative Committee of the Board of Education we have Mrs. (Dr.) Sophie Bryant, Miss Isabel Cleghorn, Miss F. Hermia Durham, Miss Lydia Manley, and Miss Margaret J. Tuke. Mrs. Pinsent is a member of the Royal Commission on the Care and Control of the Feeble-Minded, and Manchester citizens do not need to be reminded of the weight that was attached to the evidence of Miss Mary Dandy on this question. … (continues) …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949