HC Deb 10 March 1998 vol 308 c330

Mr. Julian Brazier accordingly presented a Bill to require local authorities, when considering adoption or fostering, to make use of married couples unless they can show that no such couples are available who meet the needs of the child; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time on Friday 27 March, and to be printed [Bill 141].