HC Deb 30 April 1974 vol 872 cc445-6W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about the operation of the law in relation to battered wives.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

Representations were received by my right hon. Friend's predecessor about the law of assault and the availability of compensation, and there were various inquiries about the powers of the police, but we have received none.