§ 51. Mr. KINGasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the need for legislation relating to illegitimacy; and whether he is in a position to make any statement as to the intention of the Government with respect to the initiation of such legislation?
§ Mr. McKENNAI am aware of the interest my hon. Friend has taken in this subject, in regard to which he has introduced Bills. As my hon. Friend is aware, the matter is extremely controversial. I fear that it is impossible for me to initiate legislation at the present time.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPEIs it not much more important in order to deal properly with those writers on the subject in newspapers 834 who are suffering from erotic hysteria to amend the law of lunacy?