HL Deb 14 October 1981 vol 424 c383

26 Page 3, line 13, leave out 'may'.

27 Page 3, line 13, after 'them', insert 'may, having regard in particular to the respective financial circumstances of the spouses.'.

28 Page 3, line 28, leave out 'may'.

29 Page 3, line 13, after 'spouse,' insert 'may, having regard in particular to the respective financial circumstances of the spouses.'.

30 Page 4, line 1, leave out 'may'.

31 Page 4, line 1, after 'spouse,' insert 'may, having regard in particular to the respective financial circumstances of the spouses.'.

The Earl of Mansfield

My Lords, I beg to move that this House doth agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 26 to 31 en bloc. These amendments give a measure of guidance to the court in relation to orders apportioning expenditure between the spouses so that their respective ability to pay is not overlooked.

Moved, That this House doth agree with the Commons in the said amendments.—(The Earl of Mansfield.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.