One Parent Families in Great Britain

Abstract

The most comprehensive report in the world on one-parent families was released in Great Britain in July 1974 (Finer, 1974). The two-volume, 1,110 page report entitled Report of the Committee on One-Parent Families, cost a little over $500,000, was begun in 1969, and was chaired by the late Sir Morris Finer. The Committee met on 78 occasions, and, in addition, had numerous sub-committee meetings. Nearly 170 organizations submitted evidence to the Committee as well as 50 individuals. The major objectives of the committee, consisting of thirteen members (9 men and 4 women) were:

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