Provision of accommodation for the young, 1980

Submitted by: The Elmbridge Branch The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, concerned about the lack of inexpensive accommodation for young people, particularly in big cities, urges Her Majesty’s Government to encourage Local Authorities to support...

Sentencing young offenders for criminal offences, 1982

Submitted by: Sevenoaks Branch  The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, concerned by the rising crime rate, the increasing number of young offenders, and the overcrowding in custodial establishments, and noting the new proposals for the treatment...

Homelessness, 1986

Submitted by: The Headquarters & Cheltenham Branch  The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, urges Her Majesty’s Government to review the growing problems of homelessness and to ensure that Local Authorities have a statutory duty to...

Child care provisions and equal opportunities, 1988

Submitted by: Status & Employment of Women Special Committee  The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, urges Her Majesty’s Government to recognise the need for a coherent, comprehensive, national policy for childcare provision for all...

No fault divorce: the children involved, 1989

Submitted by: Sevenoaks Branch  The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, concerned that Law Commission proposals for “no fault” divorce fails to address the effects on the children whose parents separate, urges the Lord Chancellor not to...