HL Deb 06 May 1998 vol 589 cc75-6WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Williams of Mostyn on 21 April (WA 197), when they intend to introduce legislation to amend rules of family law in England and Wales so as to enable them to ratify Protocol No. 7 to the European Convention on Human Rights. [HL1650]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

We intend to legislate to amend these rules of family law as soon as a suitable opportunity occurs.