HC Deb 16 February 1949 vol 461 cc179-80W
Mr. Palmer

asked the Attorney-General the Government's policy towards the appointment of welfare officers in the High Court to safeguard the interests of children as recommended by the Denning Committee.

The Attorney-General

The Government consider that legislation would be needed to give full effect to the recommendations of the Denning Committee with regard to court welfare officers. The possibility of appointing probation officers to assist the court in cases in which there is a dispute as to the custody of the children of a marriage which has broken up is, however, under consideration.