§ 2.36 p.m.
§ LORD MANCROFTMy Lords, I beg to ask the Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.
§ [The Question was as follows:
§ To ask His Majesty's Government whether they can say when they expect to publish the composition and terms of reference of the proposed Royal Commission on Divorce.]
§ THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT JOWITT)My Lords, the composition and terms of reference of the proposed Royal Commission on Divorce have not yet been finally decided, but I hope that it will be possible to make an announcement in the near future.
§ LORD MANCROFTMy Lords, in thanking the noble and learned Viscount the Lord Chancellor for his answer, may I ask whether he will allow me to put down a Question on a more productive occasion?
§ THE LORD CHANCELLORYes, most certainly. I will keep in touch with the noble Lord and suggest a date when a Question might bear the fruit he desires.