HC Deb 22 February 1926 vol 192 c22
50. Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce legislation to raise the legal age of marriage in this country?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir William Joynson-Hicks)

I have been asked to reply. I have this matter under consideration, but am not at present in a position to make a statement.