§ Commander BELLAIRSasked the Home Secretary in view of the increasing prevalence of wife desertion, in many 2829W cases where children are left unprovided for, if he can state what assistance can be rendered to the wife in tracing her husband, more especially in cases where the local authority refuses maintenance claims until the husband's address is traced?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSSuch figures as are available do not appear to support the suggestion that wife desertion is increasing. I am not sure I understand what circumstances the latter part of the question relates to; very possibly the point involved is not one for the Home Secretary to consider, but if my hon. and gallant Friend will submit particulars, I will see.