Oral Answers to Questions — Awards to Widows (Damages)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 March 1964.

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Photo of Mr Leo Abse Mr Leo Abse , Pontypool 12:00, 23 March 1964

asked the Attorney-General if he is aware that account is taken by a court in assessing the damages due to a widow making a claim in respect of her husband's death of her future matrimonial prospects; whether he is aware that no special talent lies with the courts to enable them to prognosticate upon such issues; and whether, in order to bring the law into keeping with contemporary standards, he will refer consideration of widows' damages to the Law Reform Committee.