18 MAY 1951, Page 30

AN admirably concise and clear summary of the English law

and social services con- cerned with illegitimacy, Illegitimate Child- ren and Their Parents, has been published by the National Council for the Unmarried Mother and her Child. The book, edited by Mrs. Lena M. Jeger, a member of the Council, contains sections on custody main- tenance, legitimation, adoption, foster homes and many other details. It. is obtainable from the Council at 21 Coram Street, London, W.C.1 (for 3s. with 6d. postage).