HC Deb 28 January 1930 vol 234 cc874-5W
Sir R. GOWER

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the Med-way Board of Guardians has passed a resolution urging His Majesty's Government to institute legislation to enable local authorities to take proceedings under the Children's Act, 1908, against persons accused of certain offences against children notwithstanding the time that may have elapsed since the alleged commission of the offences; and if he proposes to take any, and, if so, what, action in the matter?

Mr. CLYNES

I have not seen the resolution referred to, and if the hon. Member will send me a copy, it will receive my careful consideration.

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