20. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when legislation will be introduced to facilitate the reciprocal enforcement of orders for aliment and maintenance in Scotland and England.
§ Mr. WoodburnMy right hon. Friend the Home Secretary and I are at present considering this matter but it is too early to make a statement.
Lieut.-Commander HutchisonWould the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope of legislation being introduced in the next Session?
§ Mr. WoodburnI cannot anticipate what is likely to be mentioned in the King's Speech. Progress is being made in this matter and if the hon. and gallant Member will put down a Question after the House resumes, perhaps I will be able to say something.