HC Deb 25 July 1968 vol 769 c206W
Mr. Judd

asked the Attorney-General whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT details of the divorce rate in each of the 20 largest cities of England and Wales in each of the past five years.

The Attorney-General

The following figures show the number of decrees nisi of divorce, granted in cases originating from the District Registries of the High Court situated in the cities named. However, these figures bear little relation to the population of the cities, as the District Registries also serve the surrounding areas. Nor is there any rule restricting people in any part of the country in choosing where to bring divorce proceedings, and the Principal Probate Registry in London receives cases from many parts of the country.