However, exceptions have developed to this general rule so that in a limited number of situations mental distress will be compensated. Initially, such compensation was limited to cases involving contracts whose whole purpose was the provision of pleasure, relaxation and peace of mind (Jarvis v Swan Tours [1973] QB 233). More recently, the House of Lords has allowed damages for non-pecuniary loss where a major object (though not the whole purpose) of the contract was to provide pleasure, relaxation and peace of mind (Farley v Skinner (No. 2) [2001] UKHL 49).