§ Mr. Marplesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will consider making representations to the French Government to contribute towards the maintenance of the illegitimate children of French Servicemen who are left in this contry without any means' of support except that which can be provided by the English mother.
Mr.' McNeil:His Majesty's Government have not overlooked the problems which arise from the maintenance in this country of the illegitimate children of Allied Servicemen, but they are not in a position to make any statement at the present moment.