§ Sir A. Meyerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that a husband in default on a maintenance order is relieved of all past liability on the death of his wife, and that this provides an inducement to the husband to evade responsibilities in this matter; and whether he will take steps to end this anomaly.
§ Mr. George ThomasThis matter is being considered in the light of the representations made by the hon. Member.