§ 63. Mr. Liddallasked the Attorney-General whether, in view of the fact that in 1879 the house of Commons passed a resolution in favour of the abolition of the breach-of-promise law, he will now introduce legislation for this purpose?
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe House of Commons 58 years ago in a thin House passed a resolution in favour of limiting the action of breach-of-promise in those cases where pecuniary loss was suffered by reason of the breach. I cannot regard this as justifying His Majesty's Government in occupying the time of the House with this subject at this time.
§ Mr. LiddallWhile thanking the Attorney-General for his most encouraging reply, will he consider the matter favourably when the hon. Member for Lincoln (Mr. Liddall) does introduce legislation?
§ Mr. BellengerIn giving his reply, did the Attorney-General consider the changed circumstances since 58 years ago, and is he aware that the House now contains a very large number of bachelors?