HC Deb 05 February 1913 vol 47 c2208
77. Mr. HICKS BEACH

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he has received resolutions from various boards of guardians urging him to amend the Bastardy Laws in certain directions; and whether he proposes to introduce legislation to that effect next Session?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Herbert Lewis)

I have received resolutions from various boards of guardians on this subject, but the Government are not at present in a position to promise legislation for dealing with it.