HC Deb 07 December 1948 vol 459 c265
45. Mr. Driberg

asked the Prime Minister if he will consider the appointment of a Royal Commission to examine the social and legal implications of the practice of human artificial insemination, including A.I.(D.), with special reference to the problems of legitimacy and inheritance involved; or extend the terms of reference of the Royal Commission on Population to include this subject.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

I should prefer first to see the general Report of the Royal Commission on Population, which I understand is in the final stages of drafting.

Mr. Sydney Silverman

Is my right hon. Friend aware that in an answer given on behalf of the Attorney-General yesterday on these matters it was said that the question of an inquiry into the legal implications of this decision was being considered? Does the present answer mean it is not being considered until after the Royal Commission on Population has reported?

The Prime Minister

I said in regard to the setting up of any Royal Commission that I should prefer to see the general Report of the Royal Commission on Population.