§ Mrs. Peacockasked the Attorney-General what plans he has to introduce legislation aimed at removing the stigma of illegitimacy from the law.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralIn its report No. 118 on illegitimacy, published in 1982, the Law Commission made a number of recommendations aimed at removing the legal disadvantages suffered by illegitimate children. These recommendations have been accepted by the Government and will be implemented when resources become available. It is not likely that this will be during the current Session.