HC Deb 23 May 1973 vol 857 c72W
Mr. Ronald King Murray

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make proposals for reforming the provisions of the Marriage (Scotland) Acts so as to provide statutory recognition for Hindu, Muslim and Sikh religious marriages.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Proposals to recognise non-Christian religious marriage ceremonies under certain conditions were made by the committee under the chairmanship of Lord Kilbrandon in its comprehensive report on the marriage law of Scotland in 1969. The committee's recommendations are broadly acceptable to the Government, but it is not possible to say when legislation will be introduced.