Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Public Health. – in the House of Commons am ar 29 Mehefin 1939.
My attention has not previously been drawn to this case. The statutory declaration may be made before either a commissioner for oaths or a justice of the peace at any time. I cannot, therefore, accept the contention that the father concerned was prevented from making such a declaration because of his hours of work. I do not consider it necessary to propose the amendment of the law which the hon. Member suggests.