HC Deb 24 July 1874 vol 221 cc624-5
COLONEL EGERTON LEIGH

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether a measure for the additional protection of women and children from the violence of men, will be introduced by Government as soon as possible next Session?

MR. ASSHETON CROSS

, in reply, said the matter referred to by his hon. and gallant Friend was under the consideration of the Government, with a view to ascertain whether any measure could be introduced with regard to it.