§ 1. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he now proposes to take any action for the purpose of introducing legislation to deal with the question of the registration of irregular marriages which take place at Gretna Green (Scotland), and can he give the House particulars?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. William Adamson)This matter is being considered, but I am not at present in a position to give any undertaking as to legislation on the subject.
§ Mr. DAYCan my right hon. Friend say when he will be in a position to give an answer? I have raised this matter, not only with him but with his predecessor, on two occasions.
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSArising out of the original answer, can the right hon. Gentleman say if there are many irregular marriages in Scotland?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise on this question.