HC Deb 27 April 1965 vol 711 c36W
Q11. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Prime Minister whether he will recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission to examine the problems of deprived children, unmarried mothers, deserted wives and the house-bound elderly, in view of the proposal of the Salvation Army in its recent Report, a copy of which has been sent to him.

The Prime Minister

No. As the hon. Member knows, the Government are conducting their own review of the social services and, while this is in progress, the appointment of a Royal Commission to examine these problems would not be appropriate.