§ Sir R. NEWMANasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the greatly increased cost of living, he will without delay propose an amendment in the bastardy law enabling justices of the peace or Petty Session to make an order of more than 5s. a week against a father for the maintenance of his illegitimate child, a maximum sum fixed many years ago when the cost of living was considerably less than at the present time?
§ Sir G. CAVEThis proposal is being considered.