HC Deb 29 July 1943 vol 391 cc1815-6W
Mr. Hammersley

asked the Home Secretary whether, in order to reduce hardship in working-class homes where husband and wife are legally separated, he will introduce a regulation to the effect that unpaid household duties give the wife a legal interest in the furniture and effects?

Mr. H. Morrison

As I explained in answer to a Question by my hon. Friend on 24th June, I am advised that it is very doubtful whether any attempt to settle these difficult problems on a legal basis would be satisfactory. In any event, such a subject could hardly be dealt with in a Defence Regulation.