HC Deb 31 March 1949 vol 463 cc127-8W
13. Mrs. Middleton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will include within the scope of court maintenance orders provision for maintenance to be extended to children over 16 years of age, who because of mental deficiency or physical disability are unable to follow any occupation.

Mr. Ede

My hon. Friend's suggestion would require legislation and I am afraid I can hold out no hope of the Government introducing legislation.