§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he can now say when he expects the report of the Finer Committee on one-parent families to be completed.
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the Finer Committee was set up to inquire into single-parent families; and if he will seek 314W to expedite the committee's report in view of the deteriorating situation facing many deserted wives and their children.
§ Sir K. JosephThe committee was set up in November 1969. I understand that the report is nearing completion and I hope to receive it within the next few months. The committee is well aware of the need for expedition, but its progress must take account of the importance and the complexity of its remit.