§ 11. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he intends to take to implement the proposals of the Select Committee on Violence in Marriage.
§ Mr. McElhoneMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services is co-ordinating the Government response to the recommendations of the Select Committee. We are, of course, in close touch and I understand that she hopes to be ready to make a statement to the House in the near future.