§ Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will review his policies towards protection of the family unit in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe protection of the family in Scotland is a key feature of Government policy and is kept under constant review. In the field of family law, the Scottish Law Commission is engaged in a major project on the law of children. This includes the scope of parental rights and duties, the custody and guardianship of children, and the legal capacity and responsibility of young people.