§ Dame Irene Wardasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the anxiety caused by the publicity of prospective mothers who are desirous of making pre-natal arrangements for the handing over of their children at birth; and whether he will consider what action is possible, through legislation or other means, to ensure that in the interest of safeguarding the future 23W of these children there should be knowledge of their whereabouts.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have seen reports of such cases in the newspapers. No doubt they will have been seen also by the local authorities on whom Part III of the Adoption Act, 1950, places responsibilities for the welfare of infants placed for adoption.