§ 77. Mr. HICKS BEACHasked 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.