§ Mr. Spearingasked the Attorney-General if he will make arrangements to monitor the number of divorced wives with dependent children who are not receiving regular payments of maintenance.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralThe legal rights of divorced women to obtain or enforce maintenance orders are exercisable through the courts, with the assistance of legal aid where appropriate. The Government are concerned to ensure that the legal rights and remedies available are as effective as possible in securing regular payment of maintenance; but it would be impracticable to keep records of those who, for whatever reason, do not pursue their remedies in the court.