HC Deb 22 December 1965 vol 722 cc2090-1
37. Mr. Wylie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will propose any change in the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Session in actions of divorce before the report of the committee presently sitting under the chairmanship of Lord Grant becomes available.

Mr. Ross

No, Sir.

Mr. Wylie

Is the Secretary of State for Scotland aware that his reply will be widely welcomed in Scotland, especially by those opposed, in particular, to the idea of dissolution of marriage in the lower courts, but also by those already concerned about the ability of the lower courts to cope with the work they already have?