HC Deb 14 June 1971 vol 819 cc24-5W
71. Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services upon what grounds the Registrar General's Office has questioned the validity of the divorce of Dr. McComb in the State of Florida for the purposes of English law; and if he is satisfied that this case has been handled with due expedition in view of the particular circumstances of the case.

Mr. Alison

Because it does not, on the information before the Registrar General, appear to meet the required tests in the light of decided cases in the English courts. He is, therefore, awaiting further information. The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes".