asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the recent judgment of Mr. Justice M'Cardie in the case of Callot v. Nash, and to the present position of the law as to the liabilities of husbands for the torts of their wives and for the maintenance of wealthy wives and other matters; and whether, in view of the fact that the position of married women in status and in property has undergone a complete change in recent years, he will make proposals for the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into the state of the law on this subject and to report what changes, if any, should be made?

I will consult the Lord Chancellor upon my hon. Friend's suggestion.