§ Mr. Gurdenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many young immigrant female children have been admitted to Great Britain as wives, or wives-to-be of immigrant men, for the latest convenient stated period of time.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees:No statistics are available about the age of women admitted as the wives of Commonwealth citizens resident in the United Kingdom; but the number under 16 must be few. A child under 16 would not be admitted for a marriage ceremony due to take place before her 16th birthday.