HC Deb 08 July 1969 vol 786 c1169

Bill to permit marriages on unlicensed premises; and for purposes connected therewith, presented accordingly, and read the First time; to be read a Second time Tomorrow and to be printed. [Bill 191.]

Mrs. Ewing

On a point of order. I have no opposition to the Bill, Sir. It seems to be an excellent one in every respect. But, on a point of clarification, when a private Member introduces a Bill could it not be made clear whether the Bill relates to English or Scots law, because there is no situation under Scots law where the permission of the Archbishop of Canterbury is required to get married?

Mr. Speaker

Now that the hon. Member for St. Albans (Mr. Goodhew) has been given leave to bring in his Bill, it is a matter that the hon. Lady may discuss with him privately—and with the Archbishop of Canterbury, if necessary.