HC Deb 22 January 1974 vol 867 c1434
15. Mr. Cormack

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he now proposes to take on the Houghton Report.

Sir K. Joseph

As I told the House during the debate on the report on the adoption of children on 9th November last—[Vol. 863, c. 1335–51.]—the Government are pressing forward with the preparatory work for legislation on the report's recommendations. The hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton (Dr. David Owen) has a Bill concerned with the recommendations which is for Second Reading on 8th February.

Mr. Cormack

I thank my right hon. Friend for that reply. May I urge on him the necessity for the Government making clear their position on this vital matter as soon as possible?

Sir K. Joseph

Yes, Sir.