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