HC Deb 26 February 2002 vol 380 c1084W
Mrs. Calton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations he has received regarding adoption by unmarried couples. [35528]

Jacqui Smith

Since the introduction of the Adoption and Children Bill on 19 October 2001, the Department has received representations regarding adoption by unmarried couples from BAAF Adoption and Fostering, three hon. Members and one private individual.