HC Deb 02 February 1972 vol 830 c119W
Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many divorces were granted in Scottish courts in 1971; and what were the comparable figures in 1961 and 1966.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

4,819 decrees of divorce were granted in the Court of Session in 1971. The figures for 1961 and 1966 were 1,804 and 3,546.