HC Deb 20 December 1944 vol 406 c1806W
Dr. Summerskill

asked the Attorney-General whether his attention has been drawn to the hardship suffered by deserted wives whose husbands successfully claim all the household furniture; and whether he intends to take steps to remedy this injustice.

The Attorney-General

As my hon. Friend knows, my attention has been drawn to this point and I would refer her to the answer which I gave on 15th December, 1943. In present circumstances it remains impossible for the Government to undertake to give final consideration to this and kindred problems.

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